Phizenix

Tech / AI / Software

StaffDFTEngineer

$130–180k livermore, california, united states
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Staff DFT Engineer at Phizenix. Skills: DFT scan implementation, Scan Streaming Network (SSN), IJTAG (IEEE 1687), ATPG pattern generation, coverage analysis, TCL scripting, Siemens Tessent. Lead hands-on scan DFT implementation. Perform scan DFT verification, debug, and DFT DRC closure”

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

ownership; problem-solving skills; Debug and resolve scan-related DRCs; connectivity issues; control signal problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience, 8+ years of hands-on experience in DFT scan implementation expertise with Siemens Tessent, Scan insertion and verification, ATPG pattern generation and coverage analysis, IJTAG (IEEE 1687) and SSN implementation, understanding of: Scan Streaming Network (SSN) IEEE 1149. x, IEEE 1500, and IEEE 1687 standards, Proven ability to resolve scan DFT DRCs and drive coverage closure, TCL scripting skills for automation and flow customization, Experience developing and validating scan and test-mode timing constraints, Full DFT lifecycle experience, from RTL/netlist through silicon debug, debugging, ownership, and problem-solving skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with scan compression and advanced scan architectures, Post-silicon experience, including: Pattern bring-up and debug, Silicon characterization and yield learning, Experience mentoring junior engineers or owning DFT scan signoff

What You'll Do.

Lead hands-on scan DFT implementation

Perform scan DFT verification

and debug ATPG scan patterns

Analyze ATPG results and drive scan coverage improvement and closure

Develop and validate DFT-related timing constraints

Create and maintain TCL scripts for scan insertion

and coverage analysis

Optimize scan implementations for pattern efficiency and test quality

Support hierarchical scan integration at both block and SoC levels

Support pre-silicon DFT signoff and post-silicon pattern bring-up and debug

Assist with ATE pattern conversion and scan debug activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partnering with design teams to resolve violations; Collaborate closely with RTL and Physical Design teams to resolve scan-related issues

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

ownership

Full Job Description

What You Can Expect We are looking for a Senior Staff DFT Engineer with hands-on experience in scan-based DFT implementation, including Scan Streaming Network (SSN) and IJTAG (IEEE 1687). This role focuses on end-to-end scan execution, from insertion and verification through DRC closure, coverage improvement, and final DFT signoff. The ideal candidate will own scan quality, coverage closure, and DFT signoff for complex SoC designs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead hands-on scan DFT implementation, including:Scan insertion and stitching Scan Streaming Network (SSN) implementation IJTAG (IEEE 1687) insertion and connectivity Perform scan DFT verification, debug, and DFT DRC closure Debug and resolve scan-related DRCs, connectivity issues, and control signal problems Run, analyze, and debug SpyGlass DFT/RTL checks, partnering with design teams to resolve violations Generate, simulate, and debug ATPG scan patterns Analyze ATPG results and drive scan coverage improvement and closure Develop and validate DFT-related timing constraints (scan, shift, capture, and test modes) Create and maintain TCL scripts for scan insertion, ATPG setup, and coverage analysis Optimize scan implementations for pattern efficiency and test quality Support hierarchical scan integration at both block and SoC levels Collaborate closely with RTL and Physical Design teams to resolve scan-related issues Support pre-silicon DFT signoff and post-silicon pattern bring-up and debug Assist with ATE pattern conversion and scan debug activities What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience. 8+ years of hands-on experience in DFT scan implementation Strong expertise with Siemens Tessent, including:Scan insertion and verification ATPG pattern generation and coverage analysis

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