Silicon Design Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in semiconductor manufacturing as a Silicon Design Engineer. Collaborate with top professionals in a dynamic environment to innovate and ensure first-pass silicon success. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with relevant academic credentials. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal growth and development in cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal abilities and passion for innovation.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify Design for Test (DFT) architecture.
• Conduct thorough analysis to improve test coverage.
• Provide post-silicon support for successful silicon bring-up.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical engineering

Tools

VCS simulation tools

Perl

Shell scripting

Verilog RTL design

Mentor TestKompress

Synopsys Tetramax

DFTMAX

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The Role

Join the Radeon Technologies Group at AMD and be at the forefront of innovation in silicon design. As a key player in our front-end design and integration team, you will collaborate with top-tier professionals across architecture, IP design, physical design, and product engineering to ensure first-pass silicon success. Your contributions will directly impact the creation of cutting-edge technologies that drive the future of computing.

The Person

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with senior silicon design engineers. They will be highly accurate and detail-oriented, with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, they will possess strong interpersonal abilities, demonstrating teamwork, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges. A passion for innovation and a commitment to continuous learning are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and verify Design for Test (DFT) architecture and features to ensure robust testing capabilities.
• Perform scan insertion and generate ATPG patterns to optimize test coverage.
• Validate ATPG patterns through gate-level simulations to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct thorough analysis to improve test coverage and minimize test costs.
• Provide post-silicon support to ensure successful silicon bring-up and enhance yield learning.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of Design for Test methodologies and DFT verification experience (e.g., IEEE1500, JTAG 1149.x, Scan, memory BIST, etc.).
• Experience with Mentor TestKompress and/or Synopsys Tetramax/DFTMAX.
• Experience with VCS simulation tools, Perl/Shell scripting, and Verilog RTL design.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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