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Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Principal DFT Engineer

Hardware Validation & TestingPosted on Nov 5
Full-time$142.8k - $304.2k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 3 years of technical engineering experience; or a master's degree in one of those fields and at least 6 years of technical engineering experience; or a bachelor's degree in one of those fields and at least 8 years of technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Must meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Must provide proof of citizenship, U.S. residency, or other protected status to assess eligibility to access export-controlled information; citizenship must be verified with a valid passport, with other applicable documents accepted for lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Responsibilities

  • Lead DFT strategy and execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with overall chip design goals.
  • Define and implement DFT architecture, including scan insertion, boundary scan, MBIST, and JTAG.
  • Collaborate with RTL, physical design, and verification teams to integrate DFT features seamlessly.
  • Manage ATPG and pattern generation, ensuring high fault coverage and test efficiency.
  • Oversee post-silicon bring-up and debug, including test program development and failure analysis.
  • Drive tool and flow development for DFT automation and optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturing test requirements, including support for ATE platforms.
  • Mentor and guide DFT engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
  • Track project milestones and deliverables, reporting status and risks to leadership.
  • Evaluate emerging DFT methodologies and tools, recommending improvements to enhance test quality and productivity.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experienced debug skills for RTL and gate-level simulations.
  • Experience in DFT scan insertion and/or custom Memory BIST design and verification.
  • Experience with Siemens DFT tools.

About the Company

Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Microsoft builds workplace software, operating systems and cloud infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government agencies, from small organizations to global enterprises. Microsoft 365 combines Word and Excel with Teams communication and Copilot AI features, while Windows runs PCs and Surface supplies the company's own computers. Azure rents computing capacity, storage and databases to build and run web applications. Microsoft also sells Xbox consoles and games, collecting revenue through software licenses, subscriptions, usage charges and product sales. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, WA
Founded
1975

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