What are the responsibilities and job description for the DFT Engineer Lead position at Groq?
At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.Enter Groq's LPU AI Inference Technology. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link / scspdemo.Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.DFT Engineer LeadMission : Responsible for development and implementation of DFT architecture for next-gen LPU. Responsibilities & outcomes : : Define the “Design For Test” (DFT) architecture for the next generation of LPU. Employing innovative and effective DFT solutions suited for the architecture. Define and implement SCAN / MBIST / JTAG debug structures, advanced DFT techniques and drive the test plans for post-Si testing. Own ATPG and MBIST test vector creation. Own DFT timing constraints creation, work with physical design to close timing in DFT modeCollaborate with the post-silicon team to bring up test patterns on silicon. Significantly contribute to the design automation flow by finding opportunities to enhance productivityIdeal candidates have / are : Bachelors or M.S. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering10 or more years of industry experience with DFT for high performance ASIC’s. Hands on experience with Mentor / Synopsys Scan / MBIST / Test generation tools and flows for large SOC / ASICSME for DFT techniques like ATPG, Test pattern translation, Yield Learning, Scan compression, MBIST, IEEE 1500 standard, LBIST etc.Familiar with ATPG Streaming SCAN Network (SSN) implementationExperience with UDFMs like Cell Aware and Small Delay Defect.Yield estimation and test optimizationExperience in working with real silicon in the labExperience with debugging DFT test patterns on the ATE (tester) to resolve silicon issuesGood knowledge of RTL to GDS methodologies and formal equivalenceExcellent coding skills ( Tcl, Python)Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability and desire to work as a great teammateAttributes of a Groqster : Humility - Egos are checked at the doorCollaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, togetherGrowth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generouslyCurious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and designPassion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk takingIf this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!Compensation : At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $248,000 to $370,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.Location : Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description. At Groq : Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at : talent@groq.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $248,000 - $370,000
