Senior DFT Engineer

About the role

NVIDIA’s DFX team is seeking an exceptional DFT Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge silicon test methodologies. This role involves driving innovation for the most advanced silicon in the world, including 2.5D/3D AI data center platforms, Gaming and Enterprise GPUs, and complex SOCs for Autonomous Machines, Robotics, and Industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy industry-leading test methodologies on NVIDIA’s next-generation silicon platforms.
• Collaborate with leading EDA vendors to shape tool capabilities that meet NVIDIA’s ambitious design goals, and partner with internal CAD teams to drive scalable, automated solutions.
• Own the full ATPG lifecycle—verification, coverage analysis, pattern generation, and ATE bring-up—across NVIDIA’s full product portfolio.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, helping them navigate complex design trade-offs to achieve world-class quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Design-For-Test (DFT)
• Deep knowledge of DFT tools, methodologies, and test strategies for complex, large-scale designs
• Strong experience with industry standard ATPG tools
• Clear, effective communicator—strong written and verbal skills
• Passion for mentoring and scaling technical excellence in a team

Qualifications

• Experience with 2.5D/3D ICs, multi-chiplet architectures, or reticle-sized designs
• Background in developing or enhancing EDA tool flows
• Experience with Silicon testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
• Expertise in using programming languages and AI for automation
• Personal success stories in leading organizational-wide changes

Skills

• Experience with industry-standard DFT tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of ATPG tools and techniques
• Ability to develop and implement innovative test strategies
• Strong communication and mentoring skills

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The base salary range for Level 4 is $168,000 - $264,500, and for Level 5 is $196,000 - $310,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

The base salary for this position will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Schedule

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 10, 2026.

Contact Information

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