Cadence

DFT Design Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCadence
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Aug 2026

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

US citizenship Required

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;

Prior 2-10 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

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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

US citizenship Required

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

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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