Staff SOC DFX Engineer

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a motivated DFx engineer to join their SOC design team in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves implementing DFT features, verifying designs, and collaborating with cross-site engineers. Ideal candidates will have a passion for advanced DFx methodologies and strong analytical skills. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to next-generation silicon innovations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in scan stitching and knowledge of scan stitching concepts.
• Excellent hands-on ATPG experience.
• Familiarity with JTAG and IJTAG fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Implement and verify DFT features such as SCAN, MBIST, and BSCAN.
• Perform Spyglass DFT bring-up, debug and coverage improvement.
• Develop and debug DFT verification tests.

Skills

DFx design and techniques

C++

Automation scripts (Perl or Python)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spyglass DFT

Tessent SSN

ATPG

Static timing analysis tools

Job description

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a motivated DFx engineer to join our SOC 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:

AMD benefits at a glance.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.