Staff DFT Solutions Engineer – Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)
ArmJob Title
Staff DFT Solutions Engineer – Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)
Role Summary
Lead development and deployment of DFT (Design for Test) methodologies, flows, and automation for Arm-based SoCs within the Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA) team. Work across architecture, implementation, CAD, product engineering, customers, and EDA partners to integrate DFT into RTL-to-GDS flows and enable scalable, reusable solutions.
Experience Level
Senior / Staff level. The posting indicates a senior technical leadership role; specific years of experience are not listed.
Responsibilities
Own DFT methodology and flow solutions and drive their adoption across teams and partners.
- Define, 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 architects, implementation teams, CAD, product engineering, customers, and EDA/technology partners.
- Evaluate and enable new EDA capabilities and technology partner solutions.
- Lead technical reviews, resolve complex integration challenges, and drive continuous methodology improvements.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to the DFT and automation roadmap within CMA.
Requirements
Key must-have technical skills and practical experience for successful performance in this role.
Must-have
- Proven industry experience in DFT implementation, methodology development, and flow integration for complex SoCs.
- Deep knowledge of scan methodologies, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT approaches.
- Experience integrating DFT into implementation, verification, and signoff flows and working with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, or similar) and excellent debugging and stakeholder communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence technical direction across cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-have
- Experience with advanced-node SoC development, chiplet/multi-die architectures, CAD/methodology infrastructure, or automotive/safety/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.
