Senior DFT Methodology Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years, MSEE with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of experience in DFT, system architecture, or RTL design
  • Understanding of fundamental DFT topics, such as fault modeling, ATPG, and fault simulation (Tessent ATPG/SSN experience is a plus)
  • Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE or SLT platforms, post silicon validation and characterization
  • Excellent understanding of MBIST and IOBIST fundamentals
  • Experience in architecting DFT access mechanisms in 3D stacked and dielet/chiplet based designs, and UCIe protocol
  • Good understanding of RTL coding principles
  • Knowledge of high-speed interface architectures such as PCIe, USB3, DDR (a plus)
  • Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of logic on complex and multi-million gate designs using vendor tools
  • Good exposure to multi-functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route, and power
  • Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl (desired)
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges

Responsibilities

  • Work on next generation test architectures
  • Work with multi-functional teams, implementing brand-new designs in test access mechanisms, high-speed test interfaces, and in-system test architecture
  • Help develop and deploy In-System Test (IST) methodologies for next generation products for scan architecture, ATPG, MBIST, and IOBIST applications
  • Help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality

Skills

DFT
ATPG
MBIST
IOBIST
Tessent
Silicon Debug
ATE
SLT
UCIe
RTL Design
Scan Architecture
Fault Simulation
Fault Modeling

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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