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Lead ASIC DFT Engineer

VDart, Inc. - Company

US, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United StatesContract - Principal (10+ years)0 applicantsCloses Jul 26, 2026

Salary

USD 122,572 - 122,572 / year

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Job description

Job details

  • Location: US
  • Work mode: Remote
  • Employment type: Contract (Not an internship)
  • Salary: USD 122,572 per year

Role overview

VDart, Inc. is seeking a Lead ASIC DFT Engineer to drive the architecture and implementation of advanced Design-for-Test solutions for complex ASIC and SoC designs. This is a high-impact role requiring deep technical ownership of the DFT lifecycle, from initial architecture to final verification and debug, ensuring high test coverage and silicon quality.

Job details

This is a contract position based in the US, offering a fully Remote work mode, provided the candidate is aligned with the PST time zone. This is not an internship. The offered salary for this role is 122,572 USD.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement advanced DFT solutions for complex ASIC and SoC designs.
  • Lead the execution of scan insertion, ATPG, and boundary scan strategies.
  • Develop and verify MBIST and LBIST implementations to ensure high fault coverage.
  • Perform deep-dive debugging of DFT-related issues during the design and verification phases.
  • Collaborate with design and verification teams to optimize testability and reduce test time.
  • Provide technical leadership and ownership across the entire DFT flow.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in ASIC Design-for-Test (DFT).
  • Proven expertise in scan insertion, ATPG, and JTAG standards.
  • Deep technical knowledge of MBIST and LBIST architectures for SoC designs.
  • Strong experience with industry-standard DFT tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to work remotely while maintaining alignment with the PST time zone.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for debugging complex hardware test issues.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SoC designs
  • Competitive contract compensation
  • Professional growth in a lead technical capacity

Keywords

ASICDFTATPGMBISTLBISTJTAGSoCBoundary ScanScan InsertionHardware Verification