Principal DFT Engineer
CADENCE US
Apply to this job BANGALORE Until 9/11/2026 7+ years exp First posted July 13, 2026 Last posted July 13, 2026
Job description
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
- Prior 7-12 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on Design for Test (DFT)
- Should possess intimate knowledge of DFT insertion flows
- Basic scan chain insertion using synthesis or other software tools
- Experience in compression scan insertion, LBIST and other scan technologies
- Intimate knowledge of memory build-in self-test (MBIST)
- Expertise in Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) to achieve design test coverage goals
- Debug and Analysis of failures to improve fault coverage
- Verification of ATPG testbenches and debugging root cause of simulation mis-compares
- Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500 and IEEE1687
- Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks would be added bonus
- Ability to work in collaborative team environment
- Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable
- Should be able to finish DFT tasks independently
- Strong problem-solving skills. Exhibit discipline, thoroughness, and methodical approach in solving problems
- Ability to work with stakeholders across cross-functional teams – Architecture, Design, Internal and External Customers
- Self-driven and committed individual who can work in a fast-paced project environment
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About this role
Summary
Design and verify DFT modules for SoC/ASIC with minimal supervision.
Job title
Principal DFT Engineer
Experience level
7-12 years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Bangalore, on-site work only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
SoC/ASIC designDFTscan chain insertioncompression scanLBISTMBISTATPGJTAG 1149.1/6IEEE1500IEEE1687
Preferred skills
timing analysisequivalency checksCadence tools
Specializations
ASIC designDFTATPGscan chainMBIST
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
On-site City
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