DFx-DV Engineer

Job Title

DFx-DV Engineer (Senior Silicon Design Engineer)

Role Summary

Senior engineer responsible for architecture, RTL integration, and silicon-quality implementation of embedded memory test, redundancy, and repair using Synopsys STAR Memory System across complex SoCs.

Work closely with DFT, physical design, DV, firmware, and silicon bring-up teams to ensure memory yield, reliability, and test coverage from RTL to production silicon.

Experience Level

Senior-level.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on memory DFX/DV and silicon-ready integration. Key responsibilities include:

• Architect, integrate, and maintain Synopsys STAR Memory System (SMS) solutions for embedded memories (SRAM, register files, ROM where applicable).
• Own MBIST, BISR, redundancy and fuse-based repair flows using STAR controllers, sequencers, and interfaces.
• Define and implement memory test architectures: March tests, repair analysis, fuse programming, and power-aware test modes.
• Integrate SMS IP with SoC reset, clock, and power domains, JTAG/test access, and firmware-controlled repair/status reporting.
• Collaborate with DFT, PD, DV, firmware, and silicon bring-up to validate test coverage and improve memory yield and reliability.
• Perform RTL integration and provide debug support across RTL, gate-level, and silicon bring-up.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Hands-on experience with Synopsys STAR Memory System (SMS) integration and flows.
• Practical experience with MBIST, BISR, redundancy and fuse-based repair methodologies.
• Strong RTL skills in Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Deep understanding of embedded memories (SRAM, register files) and memory fault models/March tests.
• Experience in silicon design or DFT/DFX-DV focused on memory test and repair.
• Knowledge of SoC clocking, reset, and power architectures; power-aware test considerations.
• Familiarity with synthesis, STA awareness, and timing-closure support.
• Strong debug skills across RTL, GLS, and silicon.
• Understanding of CPP as referenced in the posting.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ROM where applicable and firmware-controlled repair/status reporting.
• Experience with low-power test modes and power-aware test flows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree (B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech) in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.