Senior DFT Methodology Engineer

Job Description

Join NVIDIA's DFX Methodology Group to work on groundbreaking innovations involving crafting creative solutions for cutting-edge test techniques and semiconductor chips.

Requirements

• BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years, MSEE with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of experience in DFT, system architecture, or RTL design
• Understanding of fundamental DFT topics such as fault modeling, ATPG, and fault simulation
• Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up, post-silicon validation, and characterization
• Excellent understanding of MBIST and IOBIST fundamentals
• Experience in architecting DFT access mechanisms in 3D stacked and dielet/chiplet based designs, and UCIe protocol
• Knowledge of high-speed interface architectures such as PCIe, USB3, DDR
• Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of logic on complex and multi-million gate designs using vendor tools
• Good exposure to multi-functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route, and power
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl desired
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges

Responsibilities

• Work on next-generation test architectures with multi-functional teams
• Implement brand-new designs in test access mechanisms, high-speed test interfaces, and in-system test architecture
• Develop and deploy In-System Test (IST) methodologies for next-generation products
• Mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality

Benefits

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.