DFT Engineer

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Job Description:

Broadcom's ASIC Product Division is seeking candidates for a DFT Engineer position at our San Jose, California Development Center. The successful candidate will participate in SoC DFT implementation, verification, and debug activities under the guidance of senior engineers.

The candidate will support various phases of SoC DFT-related activities for Broadcom APD’s designs, including test insertion, pattern generation, coverage improvement, and basic silicon debug. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Physical Design and STA engineers.

Basic coding/scripting skills in TCL, Perl, Python, C++, or Verilog are expected.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with DFT implementation, including Scan, MBIST, TAP, and IO integration.
• Support ATPG vector generation, simulation, and verification at the ASIC/Chip level.
• Help debug test vectors before tape release and during ATE silicon bring-up.
• Work closely with senior engineers on STA and design closure for test.
• Automate DFT flows and scripts for improved engineering efficiency.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering and digital/analog circuit design principles.
• Relevant coursework in Digital Logic Design, VLSI Design, Computer Architecture, and Circuit Theory.
• Basic understanding of DFT concepts such as Scan, ATPG, BIST, and JTAG.
• Experience with Verilog HDL coding, testbench development, and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, or C++) in a Linux environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering with relevant course work. Professional experience in DFT domain is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 68,800.00 To USD 110,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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