DFT Engineer, Google Cloud

Google
Sunnyvale, CA, USA

About the job

In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems.

Responsibilities

Complete all Test Design Rule Checks and Design changes to fix TDRC violations to achieve high test quality.

Insert DFT logic, including scan chains, MBIST, TAP controller, Clock Control block, and other DFT IP blocks.

Insert and hook up MBIST logic including test collar around memories, MBIST controllers, eFuse logic and connect to core and TAP interfaces.

Design Verification of DFT logic and test pattern generation.

Design and Implement System Level Test strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

3 years of experience in DFT architecture, implementation, ATPG, and verification for SoCs.

Experience with industry-standard test methodologies and platforms, such as (but not limited to) ATE, MBIST, JTAG, or System Level Test (SLT).

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience in DFT flow, including architecture, IP integration (Test controllers, TAP, MBIST), and interaction with synthesis and verification flows.

Experience with industry-leading EDA tools for DFT, such as Synopsys (e.g., Design Compiler, DFT Max) or Siemens EDA (e.g., Tessent, TestKompress).

Experience with silicon process and technology nodes for high speed and low power consumption.

Experience with various fault models (e.g., Stuck-at, Transition, Cell-Aware, Path Delay, etc.).