DFT Engineer - New College Grad

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated DFT Engineer to join the Design-for-Test Engineering team. This team focuses on developing innovative solutions for DFT architecture, verification, and post-silicon validation on advanced semiconductor chips.

Responsibilities

• Work on end-to-end DFT for the most sophisticated chips in the world, from methodology to deployment and post-silicon lifecycle support.
• Partner with top EDA tool vendors to develop new capabilities to support NVIDIA requirements, and collaborate with internal CAD teams to drive efficiency through automation.
• Collaborate with NVIDIA VLSI and Operations teams to deliver the scan feature across all product segments.
• Mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs, focusing on cost and quality.

Requirements

• Pursuing a MS or PhD (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge in defining scan test plans, BIST including memories and IOs, fault modeling, ATPG, and fault simulation.
• Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns and logic on sophisticated and multi-million gate designs using vendor tools.
• Good exposure to multiple domains including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route, and power to ensure optimal trade-offs.
• Experience in silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE with knowledge of pattern formats, failure processing, and test program development.

Qualifications

• Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl preferred.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The base salary range is $116,000 - $189,750 for Level 2 and $136,000 - $218,500 for Level 3. Eligibility for equity and benefits is also provided.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 29, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.