DFT Staff Engineer

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a senior DFT engineer in Santa Clara, CA, to own ATPG for next‑gen high‑performance cores. You will work with architecture, IP design, and physical design teams to deliver first‑pass silicon success.

You will apply DFT tools, ATPG, and Tessent to optimize test coverage, debug issues, and streamline bring‑up in a Linux environment. A strong background in Verilog and scripting is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with DFT tools and ATPG for high‑performance cores.
• Proficiency in Verilog and Linux scripting for automation.
• Strong debugging and test pattern analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own ATPG responsibilities for next‑gen AMD cores.
• Collaborate with architecture, IP design, and physical design teams.
• Analyze power, area, and timing impacts on test quality.
• Support silicon bring‑up and post‑silicon debugging.

Skills

DFT tools

ATPG

Verilog

Linux scripting

Tessent Scan/ATPG

Debugging

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Tessent Scan/ATPG

Job description

Overview

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 culture is our real differentiator. 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.

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Role

As a member of the Cores DFT Team, the successful candidate will own the ATPG responsibilities for the next generation of AMD high‑performance cores.

Responsibilities

You will need to factor many multi‑dimensional issues such as power, area and timing. Our work is a key contributor to delivering a high‑quality design and can improve AMD’s operating expenses in the millions. As a senior member of the DFT team, you will work closely with the architecture, IP design, Physical Design teams, and product engineers to achieve first‑pass silicon success.

• Experience with DFT tools, ATPG (stuck‑at, at‑speed, path‑delay) and scan compression
• Experience in debugging low coverage and DRC fixes
• Proficient in logic design using Verilog
• Experience in debugging test pattern issues
• Support of silicon bring‑up activities
• Experience with post‑silicon debug
• Comfortable in Linux environment and writing/using scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, etc.
• Experience with Tessent Scan/ATPG
• Excellent presentation and inter‑communication skills
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on expertise with commercial test generation tools for large complex designs
• Strong fundamental knowledge of DFT techniques including JTAG, ATPG, test pattern translation, yield learning, logic diagnosis, scan compression, IEEE 1500 Standard, and MBIST, LBIST
• Experience running test compression software
• Strong sense of ownership
• Self‑driven

Academic Credentials

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Benefits

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.