SoC DFX Engineer Lead

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a qualified candidate to lead SoC DFX execution efforts. This role demands a minimum of 10 years of experience in SOC DFX and proficiency in DFT methodologies. The successful applicant will participate in SoC architecture and verification, leading execution teams to meet critical design milestones. Candidates must possess strong communication skills in English and Mandarin, alongside a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field. Join us in shaping the future of AI and computing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in SoC DFX Architecture and ATE test plan development.
• Lead SoC DFX execution team for DFX RTL integration and verification.
• Lead DFX quality check and document maintenance.
• Support ATE pattern generation and verification.
• Assist in test time reduction and continuous yield improvement.

Skills

10 years SOC DFX experience on large scale SOCs

Familiar with Siemens or Synopsys DFT flow

Good verbal and written communication skill in English and Mandarin

Strong logic Design and verification background

Good teamwork spirit and self-driven

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science/Electrical Engineering

Job description

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:

This lead plays a key role in SoC DFX execution, he/she will lead DFX execution team to complete all DFX design, verification, STA sign off and ATE pattern generation and verification tasks on schedule. Moreover, he/she is expected to provide strong technical support for SoC Arch, Feint, PD and SoC DV teams to achieve each SoC design milestone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in SoC DFX Architecture and ATE test plan development
• Lead SoC DFX execution team to finish DFX RTL integration, Scan insertion/ATPG, MBIST insertion, DFX Timing sign off, DFX Verification and Emulation
• Lead DFX quality check and DFX checklist/document maintenance
• Lead ATE pattern generation/verification and bring up support
• Support test engineer and product engineer to do test time reduction and continuous yield improvement

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years SOC DFX experience on large scale SOCs
• More than 3 large scale SoC end-to-end (from DFT plan to mass production) DFT implementation experience
• Expert in Design for Test methodologies with rich project experience
• Strong logic Design and verification background with experience in STA
• Familiar with Siemens or Synopsys DFT flow
• Experience on GPU SOC DFT is a strong plus
• Good verbal and written communication skill in English and Mandarin
• Good teamwork spirit and self-driven

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science/Electrical Engineering.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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. We are an equal opportunity, inclusive employer 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.