DFT Design Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a leader for the Central DFX (CDFX) team responsible for DFT design in a high‑end SOC/ASIC context. You will mentor engineers, shape DFT architecture, and drive automated design flows to deliver robust test features across complex processors and GPUs.

Ideal candidates bring strong C++ and scripting skills (Perl/Python/Shell), experience with AI/ML applications, and a solid background in digital/VLSI design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in Perl/Python/Shell scripting, C++ and SQL.
• AI/ML experience is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of DFT engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Understand Design-for-Test (DFT) architecture.
• Implement and deploy automated design flows to implement DFT features in a complex SOC ASIC design or IP subsystem.
• Setup and execute design checks using industry standard and in-house tools.
• Deliver Perl, Python, TCL scripts that provide scalable solutions for DFT.
• Monitor CAD/IP regression results, debug failures and analyze coverage.
• Develop in-house automation, utilities, intranet web portal, AI/ML applications

Skills

Perl scripting

Python scripting

Shell scripting

C++

SQL

AI/ML applications

OO programming

Digital/VLSI

Problem solving

Team player

Communication (written & verbal)

Education

Bachelor\'s or Master\'s in computer or electrical engineering

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

About the Department

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:

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of DFT engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Understand Design-for-Test (DFT) architecture
• Implement and deploy automated design flows to implement DFT features in a complex SOC ASIC design or IP subsystem
• Setup and execute design checks using both industry standard and in-house tools
• Deliver Perl, python, TCL scripts that provide scalable solutions key to DFT implementation
• Monitor CAD and/or IP regression results, debug failures and analyze coverage
• Develop in-house automation, utilities, intranet web portal, AI/ML applications

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Perl/Python/Shell scripting, C++, SQL
• Experience with AI/ML application
• Good object oriented programming skills
• Digital circuits and VLSI knowledge
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.