CAD-DFT Engineer: Automation & SoC Methodology

Arm; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a CAD-DFT Engineer to develop scalable DFT methodologies and automation for Arm-based SoCs. You will work across RTL-to-GDS, collaborate with architecture, CAD, and product teams, and help advance the CMA roadmap.

The role emphasizes strong scripting capabilities, experience with DFT EDA tools, and the ability to influence technical direction in cross-functional settings. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in DFT implementation and flow integration for complex SoCs.
• Deep understanding of scan, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT.
• Experience integrating DFT into RTL-to-GDS and silicon enablement flows.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
• Strong automation scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell).
• Excellent debugging and collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DFT methodologies, flows, automation, and reference solutions for Arm-based SoCs.
• Drive alignment and integration of DFT flows within RTL-to-GDS and silicon enablement methodologies.
• Collaborate with architecture, implementation, CAD, product engineering, customers, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful deployment.
• Evaluate and enable new capabilities with EDA vendors and technology partners.
• Lead technical reviews, resolve complex integration challenges, and drive methodology improvements.
• Guide engineers and contribute to the DFT and automation roadmap within CMA.

Skills

DFT implementation

Flow integration

Automation scripting

Cross-functional collab

Debugging

Communication

Vendor relations

Tools

DFT EDA tools

Job description

Arm is seeking a CAD-DFT Engineer to develop scalable DFT methodologies and automation for Arm-based SoCs. You will work across RTL-to-GDS, collaborate with architecture, CAD, and product teams, and help advance the CMA roadmap.

The role emphasizes strong scripting capabilities, experience with DFT EDA tools, and the ability to influence technical direction in cross-functional settings. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are offered.