Staff/ Sr Staff Engineer- DFT Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer** with 6-12 years of industry experience in architecting and implementing DFT solutions for complex SoCs and mixed-signal ICs. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of scan, at-speed test techniques, and compression methodologies, with hands-on experience in leading EDA tools such as **Cadence Modus** . Experience in handling DFT for **analog and mixed-signal (AMS)** blocks is a strong plus. **Key Responsibilities:** + Own and drive DFT architecture and implementation for analog mixed signal chips from concept to production. + Develop scan insertion, scan compression, and at-speed test strategies to meet high fault coverage and test cost targets. + Work with cross-functional teams including design, verification, and physical design to ensure DFT integration and tapeout readiness. + Define and implement test strategies for **analog and mixed-signal IPs** , including DFT hooks, wrappers, and test mode integration. + Create test patterns and perform ATPG analysis to ensure test coverage goals are met. + Debug DFT-related issues during silicon bring-up and collaborate with product/test engineering teams. + Automate and optimize DFT flows and scripting for scalability and efficiency. Qualifications **Required Qualifications:** + B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline. + Minimum **6 years of hands-on experience** in DFT with successful tapeouts. + Strong knowledge of **scan insertion** , **scan compression** , **transition fault (at-speed) testing** , and **boundary scan** (IEEE 1149.1/1500). + Proficiency in industry-standard DFT tools, with **Cadence Modus** experience highly desired. + Experience with **ATPG tools** , test coverage analysis, and test pattern generation. + Solid understanding of **DFT for AMS blocks** , including challenges in testability of analog circuits. + Familiarity with scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python) for automation. + Good understanding of STA constraints for DFT and impact on synthesis and physical design. + Proven experience in silicon debug and production test support. Company Description Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world. Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ **To Make Our Lives Easier** .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ **To Make Our Lives Easier** .’ At Renesas, you can: + **Launch and advance your career** in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things. + **Make a real impact** by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. + **Maximize your performance and wellbeing** in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day. Are you ready to own your success and make your mark? Join Renesas. Let’s **Shape the Future** together. Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement (https://jobs.renesas.com/diversity-and-inclusion) . 1. **Department** Engineering 2. **Location** Bengaluru 3. **Remote** No Requisition ID 20020238_2025-05-21 Apply Shortlist