Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

DFT Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with Perl, Python, and Shell scripting
  • Knowledge of AI/ML applications
  • Strong understanding of digital circuits and VLSI
  • Good object-oriented programming skills
  • Effectively communicates both in writing and verbally
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of DFT engineers and provide technical guidance
  • Implement DFT architecture understanding in design
  • Deploy automated design flows for complex SOC ASIC designs
  • Execute design checks using standard and in-house tools
  • Create scripts in Perl, Python, and TCL for DFT solutions
  • Analyze CAD and IP regression results, troubleshooting issues
  • Develop tools and applications, including automation and AI/ML projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package through AMD
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment across global teams
  • Chance to work on cutting-edge technology and complex designs
  • Involvement in a team-focused culture that encourages mentorship
Full Job Description

Responsibilities

About the Department

Central DFX (CDFX) is a centralized ASIC design group within AMD’s Technology and Engineering organization.  CDFX has a global footprint with design teams located in several AMD offices in North America and Asia.  Our mandate is to optimize and standardize design methodology, design and implementation of critical Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Debug (DFD) features for complex state-of-the-art APU computing, game console and GPU graphics products.  It is also responsible for DFX design methodology and CAD automation tools development to support the global DFX engineering teams across AMD.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead a team of DFT engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Understand Design-for-Test (DFT)  architecture
  • Implement and deploy automated design flows to implement DFT features in a complex SOC ASIC design or IP subsystem
  • Setup and execute design checks using both industry standard and in-house tools
  • Deliver Perl, python, TCL scripts that provide scalable solutions key to DFT implementation
  • Monitor CAD and/or IP regression results, debug failures and analyze coverage
  • Develop in-house automation, utilities, intranet web portal, AI/ML applications

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with Perl/Python/Shell scripting, C++, SQL
  • Experience with AI/ML application 
  • Good object oriented programming skills
  • Digital circuits and VLSI knowledge
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATION: Markham, ON

 

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15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
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