Staff DFT Solutions Engineer – Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)

Arm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Senior/Lead DFT Solutions Engineer to define, develop, and deploy DFT methodologies and flow solutions for Arm-based SoCs. You will drive alignment across engineering teams, integrate DFT into end-to-end RTL-to-GDS and silicon enablement, and lead adoption of scalable, automated solutions.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with architecture, CAD, and partners, and evaluate new DFT capabilities with EDA vendors to advance CMA roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Experience in DFT methodology development and flow integration for complex SoCs.
• Hands-on with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
• Strong debugging and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DFT methodologies, flows, automation, and reference solutions for Arm-based SoCs.
• Drive alignment and integration of DFT flows within end-to-end 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.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the DFT and automation roadmap within CMA.

Skills

DFT implementation

Flow integration

Automation scripting

Python

Tcl/Shell

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

DFT EDA tools

Job description

About The Team

The Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA) team within Arm’s Solutions Engineering organization develops scalable methodologies, flows, and automation that enable efficient deployment of Arm-based SoCs across internal teams, customers, and ecosystem partners.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead DFT Solutions Engineer to define, develop, and deploy DFT methodologies and flow solutions for Arm-based SoCs. You will drive alignment across engineering teams, integrate DFT into broader implementation flows, and lead the adoption of scalable, reusable, and automated solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DFT methodologies, flows, automation, and reference solutions for Arm-based SoCs.
• Drive alignment and integration of DFT flows within end-to-end 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.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the DFT and automation roadmap within CMA.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong industry experience in DFT implementation, methodology development, and flow integration for complex SoCs.
• Deep understanding of scan, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT methodologies.
• Experience integrating DFT into implementation, verification, and signoff flows.
• Hands‑on expertise with industry‑standard DFT EDA tools.
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, or similar).
• Excellent debugging, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced‑node SoC development.
• Familiarity with chiplet or multi‑die architectures.
• Experience developing CAD, methodology, or automation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of automotive, safety, or production test requirements.

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.