DFT Architect (temporary assingment)

DFT Architect (temporary assignment)

Architect DFT solutions for SOCs with multiple sub-blocks-partitions and complex soft-hard IPs with complex DFT requirements Coordinate-Negotiate DFT requirements with the project teams and the customers.

The assignment

• Implement, and validate innovative DFT techniques on SOCs and sub-systems.
• Define timing constraints for DFT test-modes. Insert boundary scan, compression, MBIST-R(epair), OPCG (OCC) for large-scale low‑power designs in advanced nodes (7nm and beyond). Generate test patterns, debug‑improve fault coverage, support debug of post‑silicon test patterns, diagnose memory and scan issues.
• Work closely with the physical design team in the context of timing violations, signal‑power integrity issues, routing congestion, etc.
• Work closely with the test engineering team on silicon characterization and validation.

Required knowledge and skills

• 15+ years of experience in digital ASIC design, 10+ years of experience with DFT insertion and ATPG.
• Basic fluency with Verilog or VHDL to write code for test logic when needed. Experience as a DFT lead defining chip- and block‑level DFT specifications in at least one project with hierarchical DFT.
• Hands‑on experience with defining SDC constraints for DFT, and inserting‑verifying boundary scan, compression, MBIST & repair, OPCG or OCC, ATPG, fault coverage improvement, test debug, for large low‑power designs in advanced nodes (7nm and beyond).
• Expert knowledge in IEEE 1149.1, 1149.6, and 1687 (IJTAG) standards and associated file formats (ICL, PDL).
• Preferably previous experience with defining a DFT flow. Experienced in EDA tools such as Genus & Modus (Cadence), Tessent (Siemens), Synopsys toolset and simulation tools.
• Experience using Tessent SSN is a plus.
• Experienced in scripting languages especially TCL.

What we offer

We offer you an exciting temporary assignment in which you will be part of a community that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.

• Duration of the assignment: 6 months, with extension if applicable.
• Desired start date: 16/03/2026.
• Work regime: full time.

Location

We provide the flexibility to work both from our office premises and remotely from home. This is to maintain a healthy work-life balance while being an integral part of our team. An onsite presence of 3 days a week is required. It's not possible to work 100% remote.