DFT Lead - Manager

Job Title: Lead DFT Engineer / DFT Manager Experience: 10–18 Years Location: Bangalore Role Summary: We are looking for a senior DFT professional to lead DFT strategy, execution, and team delivery for complex SoCs/IPs. This role requires strong hands-on DFT expertise along with team leadership, technical ownership, and cross-functional coordination. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end DFT architecture, implementation, and signoff for SoC/IP programs Define and own DFT strategy: Scan architectures, JTAG / iJTAG, BSCAN, ATPG, MBIST Review and approve DFT plans, test architectures, and coverage targets Drive ATPG, MBIST, and DFT simulation flows and signoff quality Lead silicon bring-up, debug, and yield improvement from a DFT perspective Manage and mentor a team of DFT engineers (task allocation, reviews, technical guidance) Conduct design and DFT reviews with stakeholders (Design, PD, Validation, Product) Drive schedule, risk management, and delivery commitments for DFT milestones Establish and improve DFT methodologies, best practices, and automation Interface with customers/management on DFT status, issues, and plans Required Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience in: JTAG / iJTAG, BSCAN Scan architectures (full scan, compression, hierarchical DFT) ATPG (stuck-at, transition, at-speed) MBIST and memory test strategies DFT simulation and debug (RTL and gate-level) Solid understanding of SoC test architecture, test coverage, and test quality metrics Experience with industry DFT tools (Synopsys / Cadence / Siemens or equivalent) Leadership / Management Requirements: Proven experience as a Team Lead / Technical Lead / DFT Manager Experience in: Leading and mentoring engineers Technical reviews and signoff ownership Planning and tracking deliverables across multiple projects Stakeholder management and cross-team coordination Ability to drive technical decisions and resolve complex DFT issues Good to Have: Experience with low-power DFT, IJTAG networks, advanced test compression Experience handling multiple SoCs or large, complex chips Customer-facing or program leadership experience Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics / VLSI or related field