Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer

AUSTIN Until 9/27/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are looking for SoC/ASIC Digital Design Engineer with experience in Design for Test (DFT). An intimate knowledge and experience in scan chain insertion, compression scan technologies, memory built-in self-test (MBIST) and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) is required for this position. Should follow systematic quality metrics driven ATPG pattern generation. It is highly desirable for candidate to possess hands-on knowledge of synthesis, verification and debugging Verilog testbenches.

Requirements;

US citizenship preferred.

  • Prior 10-20 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 features for SoC/ASIC with test coverage focus

Job title

Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer

Experience level

10-20 years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Austin, onsite preferred, remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Verilogscan chain insertioncompression scanMBISTATPGJTAG 1149.1/6IEEE1500IEEE1687

Preferred skills

synthesisverificationdebuggingtiming analysisCadence tools

Specializations

DFTASICscan technologiesATPGMBIST
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid City