Key Responsibilities:

DFT Architecture & Strategy

Architect and own the complete DFT strategy for complex SoCs.

Define top-level DFT specifications including Scan architecture (full-scan, hierarchical scan, compression) Test access mechanisms (TAM) IEEE 1149.x (JTAG), 1500, 1687 (IJTAG) implementation, On-chip clock controllers (OCC),

Define DFT micro-architecture for multi-clock, multi-voltage domain designs

Develop test strategies for complex clocking schemes including PLLs, clockmuxing, and gated clocks.

Scan & ATPG Implementation

Implement scan insertion (including scan compression) and DFT integration.

Drive ATPG generation, coverage closure, and pattern validation.

Debug coverage issues and perform root-cause analysis for DRC/ATP

G failures. Optimize test time, coverage, and pattern count.

Memory BIST

Architect and integrate MBIST solutions for large numbers of embedded memory macros.

Define memory repair strategies (redundancy, fuse programming)

Support silicon bring-up and yield analysis related to memory and logic test.

SERDES & High-Speed IO Test

Define DFT and production test strategies for high-speed SERDES blocks.

Support loopback test modes, PRBS generation/checking, BERT support.

Ensure testability of analog/mixed-signal interfaces where applicable.

Collaborate with PHY and AMS teams to define structural and functional test coverage.

Clocking & Power Domain Test Strategy

Develop DFT solutions for:◦ Multiple clock domains

Asynchronous clock crossings◦ Power-gated domains

Isolation and retention logic

Implement safe test modes and low-power test methodologies

Physical & Implementation Collaboration

Work closely with RTL, Physical Design, STA, and Power teams

Drive DFT-aware floorplanning and test routing strategies.

Resolve test timing issues and congestion related to scan chains and compression logic

Silicon Bring-Up & Production Support

Support first silicon bring-up and test program correlation.

Analyze silicon failures and provide DFT-related debug.

Drive yield improvement initiatives through test enhancement.

Work with ATE teams on pattern deployment and debug.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Mentor junior DFT engineers.

Lead DFT reviews and sign-off processes.

Collaborate across design, verification, physical, and product engineering teams.

Influence architecture decisions to improve testability early in the design cycle

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

8+ years of hands-on DFT experience in complex SoC development.

Proven experience architecting full-chip DFT for large SoCs.• Deep expertise in:◦ Scan insertion & compression

ATPG (stuck-at, transition, path delay, bridging)◦ MBIST & memory repair flows

LBIST architecture◦ JTAG / IEEE 1149.x / 1500 / 1687

Experience with multi-clock, multi-power domain DFT implementation.

Strong knowledge of SERDES test methodologies.

Proficiency in industry-standard DFT tools (e.g., Tessent, Synopsys DFTMAX/TestMAX, Cadence Modus)

Strong debugging and silicon bring-up experience.• Experience with advanced nodes (FinFET or below preferred)

rich.goldstein@bayasystems.com