Renesas Electronics

Principal Engineer , DFT

Hyderabad, India · On-site · Full-time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerRenesas Electronics
LocationHyderabad, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted2 days ago

Renesas is seeking a highly experienced Principal DFT Engineer to drive end-to-end DFT execution for advanced SoCs/MCUs. The candidate should possess deep expertise across the complete DFT lifecycle, from test architecture definition through silicon bring-up and production test deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive SoC-level DFT architecture and test strategy, including Scan, ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG/IJTAG, SSN, and test compression.

Own the complete DFT flow from test architecture, RTL design & integration, DFT verification, scan insertion, ATPG, coverage closure, and signoff.

Drive silicon bring-up, silicon debug, diagnosis, yield improvement, and production test enablement.

Develop and deploy scalable DFT methodologies, automation frameworks, and best practices.

Collaborate with Design, Verification, Physical Design, and Test Engineering teams.

Show full description

Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers across projects.

B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., or Ph.D. in Electronics or related field.

15+ years of hands-on DFT experience with successful delivery of multiple SoCs.

Proven expertise in:

DFT Architecture & Test Planning

DFT RTL Design & Integration

Scan Insertion & ATPG

MBIST, LBIST, JTAG/IJTAG

GLS & Signoff

Silicon Bring-up, Debug & Diagnosis

Strong hands-on experience with Tessent, Genus/Fusion Compiler, VCS/Xcelium, and Conformal/Formality.

Strong automation and scripting skills using Python, TCL, Perl, or Shell.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence cross-functional and global teams.

Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and execution excellence.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

Proven mentoring and coaching capabilities to develop engineering talent.

Self-motivated, collaborative, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.