View More Jobs Principal SoC DFT Engineer United States (Hybrid) The Principal DFT Engineer will work on cutting-edge ASIC implementation for the Network Infrastructure Optical Network group Your responsibilities You will be working on DFT architecture and implementation across logic BIST, MBIST, BISR, Boundary Scan, and JTAG. This is a highly execution-driven role requiring end-to-end ownership of DFT insertion, verification, DRC closure, and test coverage closure from RTL/netlist through post-silicon debug. As a senior member of the DFT team, you will work closely with the architecture, IP design, Physical Design and product engineers to achieve first pass silicon success. Perform hands-on DFT implementation and verification, including: Logic BIST and scan compression MBIST and BISR Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.x) insertion JTAG insertion and connectivity High-speed analog/mixed signal IP integration Execute DFT verification, debug, and DFT DRC closure Identify, debug, and resolve DFT rule violations at both block and top levels Run, analyze, and debug DFT/RTL checks, working with design teams to close violations Generate, simulate, and debug MBIST and logic ATPG patterns Analyze test results and drive test coverage improvement and closure Develop and validate DFT timing constraints for scan, BIST, and test modes Create and maintain TCL scripts to automate DFT insertion, verification, and analysis flows Support hierarchical DFT implementation and resolve integration issues Collaborate with RTL and Physical Design teams to address DFT-related design issues Support pre-silicon DFT signoff and assist with post-silicon pattern bring-up and debug Assist with ATE pattern conversion and debug as needed Experience with gate-level simulations and debugging with industry simulator tools Your skills and experience

You Have:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 8 years of related professional experience OR Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5 years of experience. 5+ years of hands-on DFT implementation experience Strong proficiency with EDA tools , including: Logic BIST insertion and verification

MBIST / BISR

insertion and verification Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.x) JTAG and HS Analog/mixed signal

IP IOBIST

integration ATPG pattern generation and coverage analysis Proven ability to resolve DFT DRCs, connectivity issues, and testability problems Strong TCL scripting skills for DFT automation and flow execution Experience developing and validating scan and test-mode timing constraints End-to-end DFT lifecycle experience, from RTL/netlist through silicon debug Strong debugging skills, attention to detail, and sense of ownership Excellent verbal and written communication skills At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially. Apply Now Job Info Job Category Applied R D Posting Date 2026-10-02, 12:34 p.m. Degree Level Bachelor's degree Job Schedule Full time Job Type Experienced Job Identification 41129 Will

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approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No Role Type Individual contributor Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes Salary Range US Salary range: $159,782.61- $296,739.13 Experience level Experienced Locations 6373 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, California, 95119-1200, US (Hybrid)

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