Senior/Lead DFT Solutions Engineer — Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)
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Senior/Lead DFT Solutions Engineer — Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)
Role Summary
Join the Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA) team in Solutions Engineering to define, develop, and deploy DFT methodologies, flows, and automation for Arm-based SoCs. The role drives alignment across architecture, implementation, CAD, product engineering, customers, and partners to integrate DFT into RTL-to-GDS flows.
Experience Level
Senior (Senior / Lead level). No specific years-of-experience requirement stated.
Responsibilities
The role is responsible for delivering scalable, reusable DFT methodology and automation and for leading technical integration across teams.
- Develop and maintain DFT methodologies, flows, automation, and reference solutions for Arm-based SoCs.
- Integrate DFT into end-to-end RTL-to-GDS implementation and silicon enablement flows.
- Collaborate with architecture, implementation, CAD, product engineering, customers, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful deployment.
- Evaluate and enable new DFT capabilities with EDA vendors and technology partners.
- Lead technical reviews, resolve complex integration challenges, and drive methodology improvements.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to the DFT and automation roadmap within CMA.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience required to perform the role; preferred items listed separately.
- Strong industry experience in DFT implementation, methodology development, and flow integration for complex SoCs.
- Deep knowledge of scan, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT methodologies.
- Experience integrating DFT into implementation, verification, and signoff flows.
- Hands-on expertise with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
- Strong automation and scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, or similar).
- Excellent debugging, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence cross-functional technical direction.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with advanced-node SoC development, chiplet or multi-die architectures, or CAD/methodology automation infrastructure.
- Knowledge of automotive, safety, or production test requirements.
Education Requirements
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
About the Company
Company: Arm
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
ARM is a global leader in semiconductor and software design, driving innovation in computing technology. The company specializes in designing processors and systems that provide the essential building blocks for electronic devices. ARM's architecture is widely used in smartphones, servers, and IoT devices, and its collaborative culture fosters bold thinking, diversity, and high-impact benefits for its talented workforce.
