Associate Staff Physical Design Engineer

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com .

This position involves contributing to Design-for-Test (DFT) architecture and implementation for complex SoCs, including multi-core processors, memory subsystems, and high-speed interfaces. The candidate will work on scan, ATPG, MBIST, and JTAG-based test solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support silicon bring-up, validation, and production.

Contribute to DFT architecture including scan, JTAG, boundary scan, MBIST, and at-speed testing

Implement and integrate DFT features at block and SoC level

Support ATPG pattern generation, simulation, and debug

Collaborate with design, verification, physical design, and test teams

Work on scan coverage improvement and test time optimization

Support silicon bring-up, ATE validation, and failure debug

Maintain DFT documentation and test collateral

Strong understanding of DFT concepts for multi-clock SoC designs

Experience with ATPG for stuck-at, transition, and other fault models

Hands-on experience with DFT tools (Tessent, DFT Compiler, or similar)

Familiarity with JTAG and boundary scan

Knowledge of low-power DFT and MBIST concepts

Exposure to RTL design and integration (Verilog/SystemVerilog)

Scripting skills (Python/Perl/Tcl/shell)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

8+ years of experience in DFT/ASIC/SoC design

Experience working with cross-functional and global teams

Exposure to ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne) is a plus

Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Good communication and collaboration skills

Benefits & Perks:

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.

Equity Rewards (RSUs)

Insurance plans with Outpatient cover

National Pension Scheme (NPS)

Flexible work policy

Childcare support

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.