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Senior CPU DFT Engineer – Scan & MBIST 
​Location: Portland, OR or Austin, TX
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Job Description

We're seeking a DFT Engineer to join our CPU design team, focusing on Scan insertion, MBIST, and DFT infrastructure for complex, high-performance CPU cores. You'll be involved from architecture through silicon bring-up, contributing to world-class chip quality and manufacturability.
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Responsibilities

  • Deliver DFT implementation for CPU cores with an emphasis on scan insertion, test point insertion, and MBIST generation.

  • Collaborate closely with RTL, verification, and physical design teams to ensure seamless integration of DFT structures.

  • Develop and maintain DFT automation flows using industry-standard EDA tools.

  • Analyze and optimize scan coverage, ATPG efficiency, and test time.

  • Own DFT-related signoff (coverage analysis, timing, pattern validation).

  • Support silicon bring-up and yield debug, partnering with ATE and product engineering teams.

  • Contribute to development and continuous improvement of AheadComputing’s DFT methodologies.

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Qualifications & Skills:​

  • Minimum Qualifications:​​

    • B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

    • 6+ years of experience in DFT for CPU or complex SoC designs.

    • Experience in scan insertion, ATPG, and MBIST.

    • Hands-on experience with tools like Synopsys TestMAX, Mentor Tessent, Cadence Modus, or similar.

    • Strong scripting skills in TCL, Python, or Perl.

    • Solid understanding of logic design, synthesis, STA, and physical design impacts of DFT.

    • Experience with DFT timing constraints and integration into hierarchical flows. 

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  • Preferred Qualifications:​

    • Experience with DFT for custom CPU pipelines or high-frequency logic.

    • Expertise in scan or memory test methodologies.

    • Exposure to DFT-related silicon debug and ATE bring-up.

    • Contributions to DFT methodologies or flow automation in multi-site teams.

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What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative startup environment.

  • Collaboration with talented engineers passionate about cutting-edge CPU technologies.

  • A flexible and inclusive work culture based in Portland, OR or Austin, TX.​​​​

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