What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. DFT Engineer, AI Hardware position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Tesla's AI Hardware team is looking for aDFT Engineer to work on customASIC design-to-production. You will help drive the state-of-the-art in testability, debug and safety to achieve high test coverage, quality, and safety needed to aggressively deliver very low DPPM, while optimizing the test cost.
We are open to hiring in Austin, TX; Palo Alto, CA
What You'll Do
Define andimplement variousDFTfeatures at RTL and gates usingin-house flows
Work closelywith the physical design team in achievingdesign closure with DFT features
Perform block-level scan insertion, ATPG, coverage analysis, and simulations
Run top-level test pattern retargeting and simulations
Identify design changes needed for improving test coverage
Work with test / product engineering team members ontest pattern delivery and Si bring up
What You'll Bring
Knowledge of Testability techniques and features (Compressed Scan, Built-in-Self-Test,Loop-Back, Boundary Scan) covering digital logic domain, embedded memories and PHY/IO's
Well versed in JTAG/ 1500 / 1687 networks. BSDL, ICL and PDL knowledge preferable
Expertise in ATPG, coverage analysis, and zero-delay / SDF-based pattern simulations. Experience with Cadence DFT tools (Modus and Genus) or Mentor DFT tools (Tessent Shell) preferred
Goodknowledge of Verilog,logic design, circuit design fundamentalsas well as timing
Working knowledge of TCL, python (or another scripting language like Perl)
Experience in implementation of MBISTand knowledge of repair schemes, algorithmsis a plus
Experience or working knowledge of SERDES, Analog /mixed-signal DFT techniques (like IOBIST,loop-backsetc.) is a plus
Post Silicon experience in Pattern conversion for Testers, PatternBring-up& Debug, SiliconCharacterization etc. is a plus
Degreein Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering orequivalent experience with evidence of exceptional abilities
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $188,000 - $414,000