Senior DFT Engineer, Google Cloud
Job Description
Google Cloud is seeking a Senior DFT (Design for Testing) Engineer to join their team in Bengaluru. This role is part of a diverse team that develops custom silicon solutions powering Google's direct-to-consumer products. The position focuses on defining, implementing, and deploying advanced Design for Testing methodologies for digital and mixed-signal chips/IPs.
As a Senior DFT Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating silicon test strategies, DFT architecture, and specifications for next-generation SoCs. The role involves designing, inserting, and verifying DFT logic, while also preparing for post-silicon testing and collaborating with test engineers. A key focus is on reducing test costs, increasing production quality, and enhancing yield.
The position sits within Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which builds and maintains the architecture behind Google's vast product portfolio. This team is crucial in keeping Google's networks running optimally and ensuring users have the best possible experience.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in DFT specification, architecture, and insertion, along with expertise in EDA test tools and ASIC DFT synthesis. Knowledge of silicon bring-up, debug activities, and fault modeling would be advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware solutions that impact millions of users worldwide while being part of Google's innovative technical infrastructure team.
Responsibilities For Senior DFT Engineer, Google Cloud
- Develop DFT strategy and architecture, including hierarchical DFT/Memory Built-In Self Test (MBIST), IJTAG/TAP, and Hi-Speed IO
- Insert DFT logic, including boundary scan, scan chains, DFT Compression, Logic Built-In Self Test (BIST), Test Access Point (TAP) controller
- Insert and hook up MBIST logic including test collar around memories, MBIST controllers, eFuse logic
- Document DFT architecture and test sequences, including boot-up sequence associated with test pins
- Complete all Test Design Rule Checks (TDRC) and design changes to fix TDRC violations
Requirements For Senior DFT Engineer, Google Cloud
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience in DFT specification definition architecture and insertion
- 3 years of experience using electronic design automation (EDA) test tools (e.g., Spyglass, Tessent)
- Experience with ASIC DFT synthesis, STA, simulation, and verification flow
- Experience working with ATE engineers
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience in IP integration (preferred)
- Experience in SoC cycles, including silicon bring-up and silicon debug activities (preferred)
- Experience in fault modeling (preferred)
Benefits For Senior DFT Engineer, Google Cloud
- Equal employment opportunity
- Inclusive work environment
- Global collaboration opportunities
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