Senior DFT Engineer

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented DFT Engineer to join our growing team in Edinburgh. In this role, you will play a key role in defining and implementing robust DFT architectures across complex digital designs, enabling high manufacturing test coverage, silicon bring-up, and product reliability.

• Define and implement chip-level and block-level DFT strategies for complex ASICs
• Develop and integrate scan architecture, compression logic, boundary scan, MBIST, and LBIST solutions
• Drive ATPG generation, fault simulation, diagnosis, and coverage closure
• Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design, and test engineering teams
• Support synthesis, STA, and physical design flows with DFT based constraints
• Perform DFT verification using simulation
• Lead silicon bring-up, debug and failure diagnosis activities
• Develop automation scripts and methodologies to improve DFT productivity and quality

• Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline and proven industry experience in a DFT position
• Strong understanding of digital design and test methodologies
• Hands-on experience with:
• Scan insertion and scan compression
• ATPG and fault simulation
• MBIST/LBIST implementation
• JTAG / IEEE 1149.1 standards
• Test coverage analysis and diagnosis
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as:
• Siemens Tessent
• Synopsys TetraMAX / TestMAX
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl & Python
• Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog and simulation environments
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and excellent collaboration skills

This position is based in our Edinburgh office, UK. This is a hybrid position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.