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Senior DFT Engineer

Cirrus
UKfull_timePosted 14 Sept 2026

About the role

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. Responsibilities: 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  Required Skills and Qualifications: 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.     #LI-PD1 #LI-Hybrid Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an e

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