Staff Silicon Design Engineer (DFT)

About the Role at AMD

AMD is dedicated to creating advanced products that propel next-generation computing, encompassing AI, data centers, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. Rooted in innovation and collaboration, AMD fosters a culture where bold ideas and diverse perspectives thrive to tackle the world's toughest challenges. Joining AMD means contributing to cutting-edge AI developments and beyond, with a commitment to excellence, humility, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled engineering team focused on Scan, MBIST, and iJTAG test development for AMD’s latest IPs, including advanced processors and AI computing blocks.
• Collaborate closely with design teams to ensure correct implementation of DFT structures.
• Develop, implement, and verify DFT schemes on complex hard-IPs within ASIC and FPGA products.
• Design and apply testing methodologies for digital logic using various fault models such as Scan Compression, Stuck-At, Transition, and Path-Delay.
• Test diverse design components including memory, mixed-signal circuits, I/Os, custom LBISTs & MBISTs, and JTAG/IEEE1687 IJTAG standards.
• Create firmware-driven, cost-efficient test strategies featuring built-in diagnostic capabilities to facilitate debugging and fault isolation on bench and ATE.
• Work alongside New Product Introduction and Test teams to ensure prompt delivery of robust test patterns and resolve pattern-related issues.
• Support diagnosis and yield improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Build and guide a flexible, united team capable of tackling challenging tasks assigned by management.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Hands-on experience throughout the DFT pre- and post-silicon cycles.
• Expertise in complex chip-level DFT architecture creation and implementation.
• Proficiency in Scan and Scan Compression techniques at both IP and SoC levels.
• Familiarity with DFT tools and ATPG methodologies including Stuck-At, At-Speed, and Path-Delay fault detection.
• Strong background in MBIST and knowledge of Tessent Streaming Scan Network (SSN) is advantageous.
• Competence in logic design with Verilog, including synthesis and Static Timing Analysis (STA).
• Experience developing test benches and simulations in RTL, Gate, and SDF environments.
• Additional understanding of FPGA synthesis and design processes is beneficial.
• Experience with post-silicon debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ability to work effectively within global, cross-functional teams and communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.
• Comfortable using Linux platforms and scripting languages including Perl and Tcl.

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering.

Additional Information

The position is based in Singapore. AMD offers a comprehensive benefits package described as “AMD benefits at a glance.” AMD is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diverse applicants and complies with inclusive hiring practices across all recruitment stages.

Note: AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and uses AI in its applicant screening in accordance with its Responsible AI Policy.