> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2565002-asic-soc-dft-engineer-silicon-engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2565002-asic-soc-dft-engineer-silicon-engineering). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ASIC/SOC DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), Subsystems, SystemVerilog, Verilog, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Physical Design - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17866875?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17866875%2FAsic-Soc-Dft-Engineer-Silicon-Engineering-California-Palo-Alto ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science * 1+ years of professional experience working with ASICs * Experience in scan insertion or DFT setup PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Understanding of ASIC design flow, methodologies, physical design, and verification * Experience with high reliability design and implementations * Good scripting skills (csh/bash, Perl, Python etc.) * Familiar with implementation or integration of design blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog * Familiar with UPF (unified power format), formal verification, and DRC rule checking experience * Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements * Team-player, can-do attitude, and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis * Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills, * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. ## Description * Responsible for evaluating design readiness for scan insertion through RTL and physical design Scan Design Rule Check (DRC) tools * Integration and verification of Design for Test (DFT) fabrics and IP within Subsystems * Running and evaluating scan insertion through synthesis tools and refining scan insertion recipe for maximum coverage * Run ATPG(Automatic Test Pattern Generation) analysis to ensure quality scan chain construction and meeting basic coverage goals * Run and debug non-timing and SDF annotated gate level simulations * Creating ATPG content for use in post-silicon testing and validating that content through gate level simulation * Collaborate with circuit physical design team, ATPG team and manufacturing team to facilitate high quality scan coverage in silicon ## Related Videos - [An alternative approach to digital sovereignty: Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100043-an-alternative-approach-to-digital-sovereignty-confidential-computing) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [MCP doesn’t suck — your agent does](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100202-mcp-doesn-t-suck-your-agent-does) - [Intermediate Bitcoin Script](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/25-intermediate-bitcoin-script) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)