Staff DFT Solutions Engineer – Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)
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Staff DFT Solutions Engineer – Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)
Role Summary
Join Arm's Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA) team to define, develop, and deploy DFT methodologies, flows, and automation for Arm-based SoCs. The role drives integration of DFT across RTL-to-GDS implementation and silicon enablement workflows and leads adoption of scalable, reusable solutions.
Experience Level
Senior / Lead level (staff-level role). The posting requests extensive industry experience with complex SoCs; no specific years-of-experience was listed.
Responsibilities
Primary ownership and delivery responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain DFT methodologies, flows, automation, and reference solutions for Arm-based SoCs.
- Integrate and align DFT flows within end-to-end RTL-to-GDS implementation and silicon enablement methodologies.
- Collaborate with architecture, implementation, CAD, product engineering, customers, and ecosystem partners to enable deployments.
- Evaluate and enable new 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:
- Proven industry experience implementing DFT and developing DFT methodology and flow integration for complex SoCs.
- Deep practical knowledge of scan, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT approaches.
- Experience integrating DFT into implementation, verification, and signoff flows.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
- Strong automation/scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, or similar).
- Strong debugging, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence cross-functional technical direction.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with advanced-node SoC development and chiplet/multi-die architectures.
- Experience developing CAD, methodology, or automation infrastructure.
- Familiarity with 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.
