Sr. DFT Engineer
Key Responsibilities * Lead frontend and Design for Test (DFT) implementation for wireless SoC products * Develop and optimise low-power frontend flows, including synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), timing/power closure, and PPA optimisation (22nm and below) * Drive synthesis, formal verification, DFT, and STA processes throughout the SoC development lifecycle * Plan and execute DFT integration including SCAN, ATPG, and MBIST strategies * Collaborate with digital, analog, and physical design teams to enhance RTL-to-netlist implementation quality * Implement low-power design methodologies using UPF * Interface with product engineering and test engineering teams to align test strategies and silicon validation requirements * Support functional and gate-level debugging to ensure high-quality silicon delivery * Contribute to continuous improvement of frontend and DFT methodologies
Requirements
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Strong experience in synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis using industry-standard tools (e.g., Synopsys)
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Proficiency in RTL design and simulation using Verilog/SystemVerilog
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Hands-on experience with DFT methodologies including ATPG and MBIST (e.g., Tessent toolsets)
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Solid understanding of chip-level integration across advanced technology nodes
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Experience with low-power implementation techniques and UPF
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Proficiency in UNIX scripting (Perl, Python, Tcl, csh, etc.) for flow automation
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Strong debugging skills at functional and gate-level simulation
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Experience with version control systems such as Git
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Good communication skills in English
Why Join
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Opportunity to work on advanced wireless SoC platforms
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Exposure to leading-edge technology nodes and complex mixed-signal environments
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Collaborative and technically strong engineering culture
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Stable and long-term development opportunities within a global organisation
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Semiconductor
Focus: Digital IC Design
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Hsinchu City
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: PLEW0J-4BB72B1D
Date posted: 11 February 2026
Consultant: Joanne Chen
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