# Senior DFT - Silicon Validation Engineer

Hiring organization: [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c1cc33a5-bf35-4c12-87cc-a26e48c781d9

Listed on NVIDIA's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Salary: 168000 – 310500 USD per year

## Summary

NVIDIA seeks a seasoned design-for-test engineer to architect and execute silicon validation strategies for their most advanced semiconductor chips, leading the transition from design through production ramp. This role combines technical depth in DFT methodology with cross-functional leadership, suited for someone with years of hands-on chip validation experience who can drive yield and define next-generation test approaches.

_Our summary, not NVIDIA's wording._

## Skills named

Perl, Python, Tcl

## Required

- BSEE with 8+ years experience, MSEE with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in DFT or related domains
- Expertise in silicon debug and DFT productization
- Demonstrated leadership in yield ramp and waste reduction across multiple products
- Hands-on pre-silicon validation experience for DFT features
- Strong written and oral communication skills

## Nice to have

- Proven track record implementing advanced DFT methodologies in groundbreaking semiconductor technologies
- Strong knowledge of high-speed protocols and semiconductor process technology
- Knowledge of industry-standard DFT tools and software
- Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to technical challenges
- Programming and scripting in Perl, Python, or Tcl

Apply on NVIDIA's site: https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-DFT-Engineer_JR2019303