Staff Silicon Design Engineer (DFx)

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a motivated DFx engineer to contribute to next-generation silicon innovation. The ideal candidate will implement and verify DFT features while collaborating with global engineering teams. Strong analytical skills, a degree in computer or electrical engineering, and C++ proficiency are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in a culture committed to innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Passion for modern and advanced DFx design and techniques.
• Experience collaborating with engineers across different sites.
• Familiarity with automation scripts such as Perl or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and verify DFT features such as SCAN and MBIST.
• Analyze and improve ATPG and DFT DV test coverage.
• Provide post silicon support to ensure successful bring up.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

C++ programming

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spyglass DFT

Tessent SSN

ATPG experience

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:

We are seeking a motivated DFx engineer to join our SBIO design team. In this role, you will contribute to the next generation of AMD’s silicon innovation while developing your expertise in DFx methodologies and advanced design practices. You will be part of a forward‑thinking engineering organization that values learning, encourages fresh ideas, and empowers emerging talent to grow into impactful contributors who help shape the future of semiconductor technology.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern and advanced DFx design and techniques. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with engineers located across different sites and time zones. You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, are willing to learn, and are ready to take on challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and verify DFT features such as SCAN, MBIST, and BSCAN.
• Perform Spyglass DFT bring-up, debug and coverage improvement.
• Perform scan insertion and ATPG (Traditional, Cell Aware, SSN) pattern generation.
• Analyze and improve ATPG and DFT DV test coverage.
• Develop and debug DFT verification tests.
• Work with the Synthesis and PD team to ensure correct DFT implementation and timing closure.
• Provide post silicon support to ensure successful bring up.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in scan stitching and strong knowledge of scan stitching concepts.
• Exposure to MBIST/BISR implementation and the Synopsys SMS MBIST insertion flow.
• Excellent hands on ATPG experience and familiarity with ATPG related file requirements.
• Knowledge or experience with Tessent SSN (Siemens) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Spyglass DFT.
• Good in C++ and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with automation scripts such as Perl or Python is a plus.
• Understanding of JTAG and IJTAG fundamentals.
• Exposure to AI related work is a plus.
• Experience with post silicon bring up is a plus.
• Exposure to static timing analysis and timing closure is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described:

AMD benefits at a glance.

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