DFT Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in York Region is seeking a DFT Designer to join their ASIC design team. This role involves implementing design flows, collaborating with IP teams, and performing coverage analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering, along with strong skills in scripting and programming. The ideal candidate will contribute to high-quality design processes crucial for the company's success in the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Debug (DFD) architecture.
• Understanding of digital circuits and VLSI.
• Industry DFT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement automated design flows for DFT features.
• Perform scan ATPG design rule checking and coverage analysis.
• Collaborate with IP teams on DFT RTL.

Skills

Perl/Shell scripting

C programming

Problem-solving

Object-oriented programming (C++)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog environment

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Central DFX (CDFX) is a centralized ASIC design group within AMD's Technology and Engineering organization. CDFX has a global footprint with design teams located in several AMD offices in North America and Asia. Our mandate is to optimize and standardize design methodology, design and implementation of critical Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Debug (DFD) features for complex state‑of‑the‑art APU computing, game console and GPU graphics products. It is also responsible for DFX design methodology and CAD automation tools development to support the global DFX engineering teams across AMD.

THE PERSON:

DFx (DFT, DFD) is a niche field of ASIC design where essential functionality is added to support semiconductor productization including manufacturing test, yield improvement and board debug. A DFT designer would need to factor many multi‑dimensional issues such as power, area and timing. Our work is a key contributor to delivering a high‑quality design and can improve AMD's operating expenses in the millions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Understand Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Debug (DFD) architecture

• Implement and deploy automated design flows to implement DFT features in a complex SOC ASIC design or IP subsystem
• Perform scan ATPG design rule checking, pattern generation, simulation and coverage analysis
• Collaborate with IP teams to configure and embed DFT RTL
• Setup and execute design checks using both industry standard and in‑house tools.
• Deliver Perl, TCL scripts that provide scalable solutions key to DFT implementation
• Create block-/chip-level Design Verification (DV)test plan
• Develop test cases, behavioral functional models and testbench
• Verify block-/chip-level DFT/DFD features
• Monitor CAD and/or IP regression results, debug failures and analyze coverage

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Perl/Shell scripting and C
• Digital circuits and VLSI knowledge
• Experience with Verilog environment is an asset
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Good object‑oriented programming skills (C++) is a must
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Industry DFT experience

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.