Design For Test (DFT) Technical Lead

DFT Lead 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 an experienced Design For Test (DFT) Technical Lead to own and drive the DFT architecture, methodology, and quality for complex ASIC / SoC designs. This role is a senior technical leadership position responsible for defining DFT solutions, ensuring coverage and test quality, and enabling predictable execution through close collaboration with design, physical design, validation, test, and program management teams. The candidate must have deep hands-on DFT expertise, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to mentor teams while guiding programs through tape-in, tape-out, and post-silicon execution. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise 12+ years of experience in DFT for ASIC / SoC designs Proven hands-on expertise in: Scan, compression, ATPG, and coverage analysis MBIST, LBIST and test methodologies JTAG /IJTAG and test access mechanisms Strong understanding of: RTL-to-GDSII flows Physical design impacts on DFT Silicon debug and production test requirements Experience driving DFT quality through multiple successful tape-outs Good understanding of fault models and coverage improvement techniques Ability to make sound technical decisions under schedule and complexity constraints Experience in leading DFT teams and driving team to meet test quality targets and schedule Strong communication, problem solving , collaboration and leadership skills Preferred technical and professional experience Experience with large, multi-chip programs or complex SoCs Familiarity with low-power DFT, hierarchical DFT, or test reuse strategies Exposure to advanced technology nodes and high-performance designs Prior experience influencing or defining DFT methodology at an organizational level Years of Experience: 12 - 20 ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. 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Job Title DFT Lead Job ID 112406 City / Township / Village Bangalore State / Province Karnataka Country India Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Infrastructure & Technology Employment type Regular Position type Professional Travel required No Travel Company (0063) IBM India Private Limited Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? No Apply now Experience Level Senior Level