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SoC DFT Engineer

A leading technology company that designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and services.
$150,000 - $250,000
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Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Consumer
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Description For SoC DFT Engineer

Join Apple's Silicon Technologies group as a SoC DFT Engineer and be part of designing and manufacturing next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip solutions. This highly visible role puts you at the center of semiconductor design efforts, collaborating across all subject areas with critical impact on delivering functional products to millions of customers. You'll work on sophisticated challenges in DFT (Design for Testability), implementing comprehensive testing solutions for complex semiconductor designs. The role involves working with various teams, from design verification to test engineers, ensuring Apple's products maintain their high quality and efficiency. You'll be responsible for developing DFT architectures, implementing testing infrastructure, and working on silicon debug, all while contributing to Apple's innovative device ecosystem. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and directly impact the functionality and quality of Apple's renowned products. The role requires expertise in semiconductor testing methodologies, strong technical skills in hardware design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines. Join a team that's dedicated to pushing the boundaries of semiconductor technology and creating the foundation for Apple's next generation of innovative products.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For SoC DFT Engineer

  • Developing and implementing DFT architecture
  • Implementing DFT infrastructure
  • Working with the DV team to verify DFT implementations and implement ECOs
  • Generating structural test vectors and analyzing and improving coverage
  • Working with designers on STA, physical, power and logical issues
  • Working with test engineers to bring up test vectors on silicon
  • Running schedules and supporting multi-functional engineering efforts

Requirements For SoC DFT Engineer

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, MBIST
  • Experience developing DFT specifications and driving DFT architecture
  • Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL
  • Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
  • Understanding of design verification (DV) methodologies
  • Experience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500
  • Experience with STA constraints development and analysis
  • Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug

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