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DFT Engineer

Inspiresemi Com

AustinHybrid2w ago
Employment
Full-time

About the role

About Us

Why Join InspireSemi?

  • Be a Pioneer: Get in on the ground floor of a hypergrowth startup! You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team where your contributions are visible from day one.
  • Accelerated Growth: Work directly alongside industry veterans. This is a fast-track environment designed to turn a junior engineer into an expert.
  • Make an Impact: Your work ensures the quality and reliability of disruptive technology.
  • Rewarding Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus potential, and meaningful equity.
  • Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model and flexible time off.

The Opportunity

What You’ll Do

  • RTL Integration: Assist in integrating DFT features such as scan compression, memory BIST, IEEE 1149, IEEE 1687, and IEEE 1500 wrappers into the design.
  • Scan & ATPG: Execute scan insertion scripts and run ATPG (Automatic Test Pattern Generation) for various fault models, including stuck-at and transition faults.
  • Simulation & Debug: Run and debug gate-level simulations (GLS) to verify DFT structures and investigate simulation mismatches.
  • Coverage Analysis: Help identify areas of low test coverage and work with senior engineers to implement logic changes or test points to improve results.
  • Verification: Support the validation of test patterns for low-power designs and assist in timing constraint verification for scan modes.
  • Automation: Maintain and improve Tcl, Perl, or Python scripts to streamline the DFT flow and post-processing of design data.

What You Bring

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in DFT or Digital Design (relevant internships or university projects count!).
  • Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Core Knowledge: A strong understanding of digital logic design, Verilog/SystemVerilog, and basic DFT concepts (Scan, ATPG, BIST).
  • Scripting Skills: Familiarity with Tcl, Python, or Perl for workflow automation.
  • Tool Exposure: Basic experience or academic exposure to industry-standard tools (e.g., Cadence Modus/Genus, Synopsys Tessent/DFTMAX, or Siemens Fastscan).
  • Mindset: A "can-do" attitude, a desire to learn complex hierarchies, and excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Bonus Points

  • Knowledge or experience using ATE test systems (Advantest 93K, Teradyne Ultra-Flex, etc).

Perks & benefits

  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Equity Compensation

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