Staff DFT Engineer

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

What You Can Expect

We are seeking aStaff DFT Engineerwith5 years of hands-on implementation experienceacrossMBIST, BISR, Boundary Scan, and IJTAG. This is a highlyexecution-driven rolerequiring end-to-end ownership of DFT insertion, verification, DRC closure, and test coverage closure fromRTL/netlist through post-silicon debug.

In this role, you will partner closely withRTL, Physical Design, and ATE teamsto deliver clean DFT signoff and robust test coverage for complex SoC designs.

• Perform hands-onDFT implementation, including:
  • MBIST and BISRinsertion and integration
  • Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.x)insertion
  • IJTAG (IEEE 1687)insertion and connectivity
• ExecuteDFT verification, debug, and DFT DRC closureusingSiemens Tessent
• Identify, debug, and resolveDFT rule violationsat both block and top levels
• Run, analyze, and debugSpyGlass DFT/RTL checks, working with design teams to close violations
• Generate, simulate, and debugMBIST and logic ATPG patterns
• Analyze test results and drivetest coverage improvement and closure
• Develop and validateDFT timing constraintsfor scan, BIST, and test modes
• Create and maintainTCL scriptsto automate DFT insertion, verification, and analysis flows
• Supporthierarchical DFT implementationand resolve integration issues
• Collaborate withRTL and Physical Design teamsto address DFT-related design issues
• Supportpre-silicon DFT signoffand assist withpost-silicon pattern bring-up and debug
• Assist withATE pattern conversion and debugas needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3-5 years
  of related professional experience OR Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 2-3 years of experience.
• 5 yearsof hands-onDFT implementation experience
• Strong proficiency withSiemens Tessent, including:
  • MBIST / BISRinsertion and verification
  • Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.x)
  • IJTAG (IEEE 1687)
  • ATPG pattern generation and coverage analysis
• Proven ability to resolveDFT DRCs, connectivity issues, and testability problems
• StrongTCL scriptingskills for DFT automation and flow execution
• Experience developing and validatingscan and test-mode timing constraints
• End-to-endDFT lifecycle experience, from RTL/netlist through silicon debug
• Strongdebugging skills, attention to detail, and sense of ownership
• Excellentverbal and written communicationskills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience drivingMBIST coverage improvementandrepair efficiency optimization
• Post-silicon experience, including:
  • Pattern bring-up and debug
  • Tester pattern conversion
  • Silicon characterization
• Exposure tomixed-signal or SERDES DFT, such asIOBIST or loopback testing

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.