CPU DFT Verification Engineer

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We are looking for a strong candidate to join our processor verification team focusing on DFT verification. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort collaborating with all subject areas, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

As a CPU DFT Verification Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:

Work closely with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the DFT logic

Execute test plans for DFT logic

Develop testbenches and tests according to test plans

Debug simulation failures

Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases in the plans are covered

Develop Verilog checkers or assertions to verify the design

Work with the silicon bringup team on developing tests that help the silicon bring up effort

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience in DFT design, DFT verification, or processor verification

Experience with digital logic design, test/debug feature, or DFT architecture

Experience with DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, IEEE1500, or MBIST and scan

Experience in scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred

Understanding of CPU architecture

Experience in developing design verification test plans, test benches, and test vectors generation

Experience with lab debug of CPASIC using built-in DFT and debug features is a plus

In-depth knowledge in design verification environments like random constraint verification

Knowledge of Verilog and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools

Should be an extraordinary teammate with excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex design issues during verification effort

Be able to create and follow detailed work schedule and work independently on the verification efforts for a block/area of the design