SoC DFT Engineer
Description For SoC DFT Engineer
Apple's Silicon Technologies group is seeking a SoC DFT (Design for Test) Engineer to join their innovative team working on next-generation, high-performance processor design. This role represents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of semiconductor technology, directly impacting millions of Apple users worldwide.
As a DFT Engineer, you'll be integral to the complete DFT solution for design projects, working across all aspects of semiconductor design. Your responsibilities will span from developing sophisticated DFT architectures to implementing and verifying critical infrastructure components. You'll collaborate closely with various engineering teams, including design verification, test engineers, and physical design specialists.
The position offers an excellent starting point for someone passionate about hardware engineering, particularly in the realm of semiconductor testing and validation. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and industry-standard tools and methodologies, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST. The role requires a strong foundation in hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, combined with practical knowledge of simulation and debugging tools.
What makes this opportunity particularly compelling is its impact on Apple's product ecosystem. You'll be directly involved in ensuring the quality and reliability of Apple's custom silicon solutions, which power millions of devices worldwide. The role offers significant growth potential, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with some of the industry's best minds in semiconductor design.
The position comes with competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $117,800 to $177,900, plus additional benefits such as stock options, medical coverage, and educational support. You'll be based in the heart of Silicon Valley, working at Apple's Cupertino campus, where you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in hardware engineering, offering a perfect blend of technical challenges, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on products used by millions of people globally.
Responsibilities For SoC DFT Engineer
- Developing and implementing DFT architecture
- Implementing DFT infrastructure
- Working with the DV team to verify DFT implementations
- Generating structural test vectors and analyzing 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 degree
- Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, MBIST
- Experience with Verilog and/or VHDL
- Knowledge of industry standards for DFT and design 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
Benefits For SoC DFT Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation benefits
- Product discounts
- Free services
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