Sr. Design for Test (DFT) Engineer

Lightmatter · Toronto, ON · Engineering

Posted 2026-07-29

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We are hiring a Sr DFT Engineer to help us build high-performance ASICs for the next generation of AI acceleration systems. In this role, you will be responsible for physical design in leading-edge CMOS technology. This includes synthesis through place and route, timing closure, and tape-out signoff.

Responsibilities

Perform Design For Test (DFT) insertion on ASIC designs, including internal scan, boundary scan, and memory BIST

Perform automatic and targeted test pattern generation

Interface with Physical Design and Front End (RTL) Design

Perform post-silicon DFT bring-up and test program debug

Interface with ATE engineers for test program bring-up and debug

Scripting and automation of DFT and ATPG flow

Be hands-on from the "nitty gritty" details to high level planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or other related fields)

Minimum of 13 years of industry experience working as a Design For Test Engineer on ASIC designs

Must have completed at least 2 tapeouts

Minimum of 2 years of experience with standard DFT CAD tools and flows

Hands-on experience in Python, TCL or other scripting environments

DFT/post-silicon/ATPG with experience in both ASIC and semi-custom COT flow

Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields

Ability to react to change and thrive in a fast paced environment

Preferred qualifications

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (or related fields) with 10+ years of DFT experience

Experience working on ASIC designs with multiple production-quality ASIC tapeouts

Experience interfacing with ATE engineers

Experience with ATE test program development

Experience with fault modeling

Understanding of Timing, Physical Design, and Power impact of DFT structures

Proven Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like SystemVerilog and chipware components to work hand in hand with RTL designers

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Salary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.

$123,000—$150,000 CAD

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