DFT / ATPG Test Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD’s technology validation team in central Texas focuses on design and characterization of advanced technology, delivering critical data on yield, performance and reliability. The role drives logic test strategies, owns test patterns, and runs experiments on fault models and DFT methods, collaborating with product teams to inform the roadmap. Minimum B.S.

in Electrical or Computer Engineering. UNIX/Linux proficiency and Cadence/Synopsis tools are a plus. Not visa‑sponsored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in IC verification and debugging.
• Strong UNIX/Linux and scripting language knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Driving the logic test & diagnosis strategy on AMD test vehicles.
• Owning and delivering logic patterns for AMD test vehicles.
• Running experiments on new fault models, corners, and DFT methods.
• Extracting, synthesizing, and reporting results to AMD experts and product teams.
• Innovating and driving advanced node logic assessment.

Skills

IC verification

Debug techniques

Test improvements

Advantest V93K

Scan logic design

DFT/ATPG/Scan

UNIX/Linux scripting

Cadence tools

Communication skills

Team player

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest/V93K

Synopsis tools

Cadence tools

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou'redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we'll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

AMD's technology validation team is a group within our Foundry Technology Operations department. The group is primarily located in central Texas but interfaces with support teams across the globe. Members of the technology validation team are primarily responsible for the design and characterization of advanced technology. The team delivers critical data on yield, performance, and reliability at AMD's foundry partners. The team is also responsible for characterizing AMD's future proprietary IP. The work done by the technology validation team paves the way for AMD's product roadmap and ensures informed decision making by the executive team. The team interfaces directly with all of AMD's internal and external customers and suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving the logic test & diagnosis strategy on AMD test vehicles.
• Owning and delivering logic patterns for AMD test vehicles.
• Running experiments on new fault models, corners, and DFT methods.
• Extracting, synthesizing, and reporting results to AMD experts and product teams.
• Innovating and driving advanced node logic assessment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in IC verification and debug.
• Experience driving IC test improvements.
• Exposure to Advantest/V93K preferred.
• Scan and logic design background.
• Understanding of structural test supporting DFT (BIST, ATPG/Scan Logic).
• Good working knowledge of UNIX/Linux and one or more scripting languages.
• Synopsis and Cadence tools are a plus!
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Minimum B.S in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.