**Introduction** At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress. **Your role and responsibilities** * * We are seeking highly motivated DFT engineer to be part of Hardware team. Join a great team of engineering professionals who are involved in development, validation, and delivery of DFT patterns for IBM’s chip design team. As a member of DFT team, you will be required but not restricted to insertion, pattern generation, simulation, validation, characterization, delivery to TAE, IBM’s Hardware Bring-up and Silicon Debug * **Required technical and professional expertise** * Hands-on experience in DFT on complex designs involving scan insertion, compression, MBIST, ATPG, simulations and IP integration and validation * Proven expertise in analysing and resolving DRCs/TSVs * Hands-on experience in pattern generation for various fault models, pattern retargeting and debugging techniques to address low coverage issues * Hands-on experience with Gate-Level DFT verification, both with and without timing annotations * Well versed with industry standard test techniques and advanced DFT features like SSN, IJTAG, IEEE 1500, Boundary scan , LBIST and STA constraint delivery * Hands on experience on industry standard tools used for DFT features * Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, Perl or Python to automate design and testing tasks * Worked with cross functional teams like design, STA & tester teams for ensuring top quality of DFT deliverables and DFT support and hand offs * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Fundamentals in micro controller architecture, embedded firmware, functional verification and RTL design * Experience working with ATE engineers for silicon bring up, silicon debug and validation * Experience in Asics/processor flow and post silicon validation IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.