SoC DFT Engineer
Description For SoC DFT Engineer
Join Apple's Silicon Technologies group as a SoC DFT Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of designing and manufacturing next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on technology that powers millions of Apple devices worldwide.
As a DFT Engineer, you'll be responsible for the complete Design for Testability solution for semiconductor design projects. Your work will directly impact the functionality and efficiency of Apple's renowned products. You'll collaborate with multiple engineering teams, including design verification, test engineers, and hardware designers, to ensure the successful implementation of DFT architectures and infrastructures.
The position requires expertise in industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST, along with a strong understanding of Verilog/VHDL and simulation tools. You'll be involved in everything from developing DFT specifications and architectures to debugging complex issues and conducting silicon validation.
This is a highly visible role where you'll work at the intersection of various semiconductor design disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to Apple's cutting-edge technology while working with some of the industry's best engineers. The role offers competitive compensation, including base pay, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.
The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and collaborative skills, as you'll be working across multiple teams to deliver solutions that maintain Apple's high standards for quality and innovation. You'll be part of a team that values attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence in semiconductor design and testing.
Working at Apple's Cupertino location, you'll be at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech innovation hub. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on projects that will impact millions of users worldwide. If you're passionate about semiconductor design, testing, and validation, and want to be part of creating the next generation of Apple products, this role presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working on industry-leading technology.
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 + 3 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
Benefits For SoC DFT Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Education reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation benefits
- Product discounts
- Free services
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