DFT Lead

EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software integration and will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible in power, energy, and space constrained applications. EnCharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems. Lead DFT Engineer Job Description: Developing silicon for edge-to-cloud computing isn't just about speed; it’s about balancing high-performance data processing with extreme power efficiency and reliability in remote environments. As the Design for Test (DFT) Lead, you will be the architect of our testing strategy, ensuring our data center chips are flawlessly manufacturable and resilient enough for edge deployment. Key Responsibilities: Architectural Leadership: Define and implement the end-to-end DFT architecture for complex SoCs, including Hierarchical DFT, Scan compression, Boundary Scan and MBIST. Edge-Specific Reliability: Develop strategies for In-System Test (IST) and power-on self-test (POST) to ensure chip health in remote edge data centers. Implementation & Flow: Oversee scan insertion, ATPG (Stuck-at, Transition, Path Delay), and Memory /Logic BIST. Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Design, Physical Design, and Yield teams to ensure high test coverage while minimizing area overhead and power impact as well as timing analysis . Post-Silicon Validation: Lead the bring-up and debug phase on ATE (Automated Test Equipment) to root-cause silicon failures and optimize test time. Technical Requirements: Experience: 12+ years in DFT, with at least 2 years in a leadership or principal role. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Tools:

EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software integration and will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible in power, energy, and space constrained applications. EnCharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems. Job Description : Lead DFT Engineer (Edge Computing) Developing silicon for Edge Computing isn't just about speed; it’s about balancing high-performance data processing with extreme power efficiency and reliability in remote environments. As the Design for Test (DFT) Lead, you will be the architect of our testing strategy, ensuring our data center chips are flawlessly manufacturable and resilient enough for edge deployment. Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership: Define and implement the end-to-end DFT architecture for complex SoCs, including Hierarchical DFT, Scan compression, Boundary Scan and MBIST. Edge-Specific Reliability: Develop strategies for In-System Test (IST) and power-on self-test (POST) to ensure chip health in remote edge data centers. Implementation & Flow: Oversee scan insertion, ATPG (Stuck-at, Transition, Path Delay), and Memory /Logic BIST. Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Design, Physical Design, and Yield teams to ensure high test coverage while minimizing area overhead and power impact as well as timing analysis . Post-Silicon Validation: Lead the bring-up and debug phase on ATE (Automated Test Equipment) to root-cause silicon failures and optimize test time. Technical Requirements Experience: 12+ years in DFT, with at least 2 years in a leadership or principal role. Tools: Mastery of industry-standard

At NVIDIA, our Senior DFT Engineers lead the way in silicon test innovation, ensuring flawless execution and outstanding quality in our next-generation silicon platforms. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team and make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry! What You'll Be Doing: Design and roll out advanced test methodologies on NVIDIA’s next-generation silicon platforms. Own and work with cross-functional teams to implement the latest in test access mechanisms, IO BIST, memory BIST, and scan compression. Collaborate closely with VLSI and Product Engineering groups to design innovative DFT approaches that advance silicon test technology. Lead end-to-end planning and timely execution of NVIDIA's new chip bring-up efforts, from pre-silicon through production deployment. Develop and standardize methodologies, processes, and workflows for silicon bring-up, crafting reusable checklists and playbooks. Improve cross-team communication, work, and handoffs. Guide and mentor junior engineers, helping them navigate complex build trade-offs to achieve world-class quality and efficiency. What We Need To See: BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years, MSEE with 3+ years, or PhD in DFT or related domains. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in defining scan test plans, BIST including memories and IOs, fault modeling, ATPG, and fault simulation. Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns and logic on complex and multi-million gate builds using vendor tools. Experience in silicon debug and bring-up with an understanding of pattern formats, failure processing, and test program development. Strong programming and scripting skills. Excellent written and or

itD is seeking a DFT (Design For Test) Lead to drive the implementation and integration of advanced Design-for-Test (DFT) solutions across the silicon development lifecycle, ensuring highly testable, manufacturable, and reliable ASIC designs. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in ASIC DFT methodologies, post-silicon validation, and test architecture development, with a proven track record of delivering production-ready silicon through cross-functional collaboration. Location: Hybrid in Carlsbad, CA or Allentown, PA , or U.S. Remote . Candidates must be available to work Pacific Time business hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST). Duration: 14 months We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more. Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship. Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of hardware Design-for-Test (DFT) features, including scan, memory BIST (MBIST), BISR, boundary scan, and DFT simulation setup and debugging. Develop innovative DFT IP in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and integrate testability features into full-chip RTL designs. Drive reusable DFT and debug methodologies for next-generation silicon devices, including bare die and stacked die architectures. Perform post-silicon debugging, root cause analysis, and production qualification activities to improve silicon yield, reliability, and manufacturability. Collaborate with physical design, validation, and hardware engineering teams throughout the complete silicon product lifecycle. Design, validate, and release ATPG patterns while supporting manufacturing test readiness and production ramp. Develop technical solutions and resolve complex DFT challenges with minimal supervision while providing technical leadership to the broader engineering team. Internal Responsibilities: Attend regular internal practice community meetings. Collaborate with your itD practice team on ind

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. As part of Tenstorrent’s Automotive Robotics team, you will help design and deliver the core hardware modules inside our next generation chiplet based SoCs for automotive products. You will be the bridge between silicon design, DFT, OSAT partners, and customers to ensure our multi die SiP platforms meet aggressive performance, quality, and safety targets. This role is remote, based in Munich, Germany. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who You Are Experienced with industry standard ATPG and DFx insertion CAD tools. Fluent in RTL coding for DFx logic including lock-up latches, clock gates, and scan anchors. Able to translate system and safety requirements into concrete constraints on package architecture, DFT insertion, and support test engineering with planning, patterns, and debug. Comfortable working in a cross functional role that extends beyond DFT, including low power designs with multiple clock domains. Knowledge of fault models including Stuck-at, Transition, Gate-Exhaustive, Path Delay, IDDQ, and Cell Aware. Exposure to post-silicon testing and tester pattern debug are major assets. Experience with Fault Campaigns a plus. What

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is looking for a person ready to take up the challenge of working in a high-profile project where we design and integrate multiple chiplets into a System-in-package, in collaboration with external stakeholders. You will work with Tenstorrent worldwide experts and leaders in the USA, Japan and other countries, and help us make our IP even better. In this role, you will be responsible for DFT implementation using industry standard tools for high-speed CPU core design. This role is remote based out of the United States. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who you are You have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, along with 10+ years of relevant DFT experience. You have hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT tools such as Synopsys and Siemens, as well as scripting in TCL and Python. You bring expertise in DFT planning, SoC-level silicon debug, formal verification, and signoff of inserted DFT logic. You are a strong cross-functional collaborator who can assess risk, communicate resource needs, and deliver in a complex technical environment. What we need Build