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Staff DFT Engineer

EnCharge AIBengaluru, IndiaPosted 16 May 2026

EnCharge AI is a semiconductor startup focused on in-memory computing for AI edge-to-cloud applications. The Staff DFT Engineer will own the end-to-end DFT strategy, including scan, MBIST, and constraint management for complex AI SOCs. The role requires deep expertise in industry-standard tools and scripting for automation. This is a high-impact position working with seasoned technologists in a fast-paced environment.

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Experience

7-10 years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Hybrid, India

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

EnCharge AI is a semiconductor startup focused on in-memory computing for AI edge-to-cloud applications. The Staff DFT Engineer will own the end-to-end DFT strategy, including scan, MBIST, and constraint management for complex AI SOCs. The role requires deep expertise in industry-standard tools and scripting for automation. This is a high-impact position working with seasoned technologists in a fast-paced environment.

TAL's take

Quality 65/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

Solid startup role in the semiconductor space with clear scope and ownership at the Staff level.

Extremely well-defined responsibilities, technical stack, and domain context for a specialized engineering role.

Must haves

  • 7-10 years of hands-on experience in DFT
  • At least one full tape-out cycle in a lead or staff capacity
  • Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard tools like Tessent, DFTMAX, or Modus
  • Deep understanding of DFT-centric STA, power-aware DFT, and high-speed IO testing
  • Expertise in Tcl, Python, or Perl for flow automation

Tools and skills

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About the company

Early-stage semiconductor startup with experienced founding team but lacks the scale or brand presence of established global giants.