Senior DFT Engineer

Job Title

Senior DFT Engineer

Role Summary

Join AMD's AECG ASIC design organization to develop and implement Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Debug (DFD) features for complex SoC products. The role focuses on DFT/DFD architecture, RTL design and integration, tool and methodology development, and silicon bring-up support across global design teams.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires around 6+ years of DFT design, integration, ATPG and silicon debug experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include DFT/DFD design, verification, tooling and production support:

• Define DFT/DFD architecture and methodology working with cross-functional, multi-location teams.
• Perform DFT RTL design, integration, synthesis support, equivalency checking and timing constraint definition.
• Verify DFx logic at RTL and gate-level simulations; debug using waveform and simulator tools.
• Implement scan insertion, ATPG verification and test pattern generation, including scan compression techniques.
• Develop CAD software, scripts and automation to support DFT construction in complex SoCs.
• Support first-silicon bring-up, pattern debug, qualification and failure analysis for production engineering.
• Write and maintain DFT documentation and design specifications.

Requirements

Required skills and technical experience (must-have vs. nice-to-have noted):

• Must-have: Deep expertise in scan compression architecture, scan insertion and ATPG methodologies.
• Must-have: Proven experience debugging RTL and gate-level simulations using Verilog simulators and waveform tools.
• Must-have: Experience working with synthesis, equivalency checking and static timing analysis; able to resolve logic/timing issues with integration, synthesis and PD teams.
• Must-have: Proficiency with UNIX/Linux and scripting (TCL, c-shell, Perl or similar).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with ATE, digital IC manufacturing test, on-chip test pattern compression, memory BIST/repair, logic BIST, power-gating, at-speed testing and SerDes/analog testing.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience providing silicon bring-up and debug support during first-silicon validation and qualification.
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

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.