Full-Time

DFT Engineer

ASICS Engineering

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Qualcomm

Qualcomm

10,001+ employees

Develops and licenses semiconductor technologies

Compensation Overview

$140k - $210k/yr

+ Bonus + RSU Grants

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Solid hands-on experience with industry standard DFT techniques such as scan and MBIST.
Responsibilities
  • Implementation and verification of advanced DFT/DFD (Design for Test/Design for Debug) techniques for low power, multi voltage designs.
  • DFT pattern generation, coverage analysis and debug.
  • Running and debugging gate level simulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • 10+ years industry experience in the implementation and verification of advanced DFT/DFD (Design for Test/Design for Debug) techniques for low power and multi voltage domain designs.
  • Understanding of core-based test methodology and scan isolation.
  • Knowledge of various fault models such as Stuck-at, Transition, Path Delay, Gate-Exhaustive, IDDQ, and Cell Aware.
  • Knowledge in JTAG, Scan Compression, ATPG, Fault Simulation and at-speed testing.
  • Experience with industry EDA ATPG and insertion tools.
  • Experience in DFT implementation, Scan/ATPG, MBIST insertion/validation, coverage analysis.

Qualcomm develops and commercializes advanced wireless technologies and semiconductor products. The company designs and manufactures integrated circuits that are essential for mobile devices, automotive applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Qualcomm's products work by enabling enhanced connectivity and efficient power management, which improves the performance of smart devices and networks. Unlike many competitors, Qualcomm also generates revenue through licensing its extensive patent portfolio, allowing other companies to use its technologies. The goal of Qualcomm is to drive the evolution of connectivity and performance in various electronic applications.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI in automotive creates opportunities for Qualcomm's solutions.
  • Private 5G networks for enterprises align with Qualcomm's wireless technology expertise.
  • Smart city initiatives globally require Qualcomm's IoT and connectivity solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from MediaTek in mid-range smartphone chipset market.
  • Potential delays in Snapdragon X2 processor rollout due to supply chain issues.
  • Legal challenges from patent licensing practices could impact Qualcomm's operations.

What makes Qualcomm unique

  • Qualcomm leads in AI-driven automotive solutions with advanced connectivity and AI technologies.
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Platform won 2025 Edge AI Product of the Year for processors.
  • Qualcomm's ARM-based processors are gaining traction in data centers for energy efficiency.

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Benefits

Premium-free health coverage

Onsite health & fitness centers

Retirement programs

Disability & life insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Parental leave

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