Staff DFT Engineer

Broadcom is seeking a Staff DFT Engineer with expertise in Design-for-Test (DFT) and related domains. The role involves working with JTAG standards, Scan and BIST architectures, memory repair, ATPG, and EDA tools like Tessent and PrimeTime. Responsibilities include verification, gate-level simulation, post-silicon validation, and debugging with ATE patterns. Strong communication and automation skills using Tcl, Perl, and shell scripting are essential for this full-time position in San Jose, California.

Must Have

• Expertise in DFT, test, and silicon engineering
• Hands-on experience with JTAG standards (1149.1, 1149.6, 1687) and boundary scan
• Expertise with Scan and BIST architectures and memory repair
• Hands-on experience with ATPG and EDA tools (Tessent, PrimeTime)
• Verification skills: Logic Equivalence checking, validating STA constraints
• Experience with Gate level simulation and debug
• Post-silicon validation and debug experience; ATE patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Tcl, Perl, shell scripting)
• Bachelor's with 8+ years or Master's with 6+ years relevant industry experience

Perks & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Equity
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(K) participation including company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation time
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

We are looking for a staff DFT engineer with expertise in DFT and associated domains and skills in the following areas.

• Knowledge of latest state-of-the-art trends in DFT, test and silicon engineering.
• Hands-on experience with JTAG standards (1149.1 and 1149.6, 1687) and boundary scan
• Expertise with Scan architecture and BIST architectures and memory repair
• Hands-on experience with ATPG and EDA tools like Tessent tool suite, PrimeTime
• Verification skills include, Logic Equivalence checking and validating the STA constraints
• Experience working with Gate level simulation, and debug with industry simulators.
• Post-silicon validation and debug experience; Ability to work with ATE patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaboration with other teams
• Strong automation skills and scripting skills using - Tcl, Perl, shell scripting
• Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering required with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant industry experience or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 6+ years of relevant industry experience

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,300 - $226,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.