Staff DFT Engineer - Astera Labs

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field 8+ years of hands-on experience in DFT roles at semiconductor companies Deep expertise in DFT flows and architectures including JTAG/iJTAG, MBIST, Scan, and ATPG Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools from Synopsys (TestMAX) or Mentor (Tessent) Strong understanding of logic design, verification, debug, and Static Timing Analysis (STA) Scripting proficiency in Tcl, Perl, Python, or Shell for automation and innovation

DFT Architecture & Strategy Own the DFT journey from high-level architecture definition and RTL design to backend implementation and post-production support Develop comprehensive Design-for-Testability (DFT) strategies for next-generation connectivity platforms, ensuring chips meet the highest quality standards ​DFT architectures including JTAG/iJTAG, MBIST, Scan, and ATPG methodologies Test Pattern Development & Optimization Generate and optimize high-quality test and debug patterns for production Perform Static Timing Analysis (STA) for DFT modes and conduct gate-level simulations to ensure robust performance Drive test coverage and quality metrics to meet stringent manufacturing requirements Cross-Functional Collaboration & Methodology Innovation Act as a multidisciplinary bridge, collaborating closely with Architecture, Verification, and Backend teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal QoR Participate in developing and maintaining cutting-edge DFT implementation flows Automate and improve methodologies using advanced scripting and tools

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field 8+ years of hands-on experience in DFT roles at semiconductor companies Deep expertise in DFT flows and architectures including JTAG/iJTAG, MBIST, Scan, and ATPG Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools from Synopsys (TestMAX) or Mentor (Tessent) Strong understanding of logic design, verification, debug, and Static Timing Analysis (STA) Scripting proficiency in Tcl, Perl, Python, or Shell for automation and innovation