Sr. Staff ASIC Design Engineer

Job Title

Sr. Staff ASIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior ASIC design engineer focused on Design-for-Test (DFT) architecture, verification, and front-end integration for next-generation graphics and compute silicon. The role partners with Architecture, IP Design, Physical Design, and Product Engineering teams to deliver high-quality silicon and support first-pass silicon success.

Location: San Jose, CA (hybrid).

Experience Level

Senior-level (Level - Senior); typically 7+ years of relevant ASIC/DFT experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include DFT implementation, verification, and post-silicon support to achieve successful chip bring-up and improved yield.

• Design and verify DFT architecture and features (scan, JTAG, IEEE 1500, Memory BIST, etc.).
• Perform scan insertion and generate ATPG patterns.
• Verify ATPG patterns using gate-level simulation.
• Analyze test coverage and perform test-cost reduction analysis.
• Provide post-silicon bring-up support and accelerate yield learning.
• Collaborate with architecture, IP, physical design, and product engineering teams to integrate DFT effectively.
• Document verification results and hand off test solutions to production teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role, followed by preferred tools and exposures.

• Proven experience implementing and verifying DFT (scan, ATPG, memory BIST, JTAG/IEEE 1500).
• Hands-on experience with scan insertion and ATPG pattern generation and analysis.
• Experience verifying ATPG patterns with gate-level simulation.
• Post-silicon bring-up and yield-analysis experience.
• Proficiency with scripting (Perl, Shell) and Verilog RTL.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Nice-to-have: experience with VCS simulation tools.
• Nice-to-have: background in graphics or compute ASIC design.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with Mentor TestKompress and/or Synopsys TetraMAX/DFTMAX.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (as stated).

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.