Sr Staff Engineer DFT
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About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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Architectural Leadership: Define and own the global DFT architecture, including Hierarchical Scan, Compressed ATPG, Memory BIST/Repair (BISR), Logic BIST, and IEEE 1687 (IJTAG) networks for multi-die or chiplet-based designs.
Test Strategy Optimization: Develop advanced strategies for defect-oriented testing (Cell-aware, Slack-aware) and optimize pattern volumes to balance aggressive coverage targets with tester memory constraints.
Cross-Functional Integration: Lead the integration of DFT requirements into RTL, Synthesis, and Physical Design (STA/PD) flows. Drive "Design for Manufacturability" (DFM) initiatives to improve yield.
Silicon Bring-up & Debug: Spearhead post-silicon validation and silicon bring-up. Own the root-cause analysis of complex test failures and provide expert-level debugging of ATE/System-level failures.
Methodology & Automation: Architect and maintain scalable, high-performance DFT flows using TCL, Python, or Perl. Evaluate and benchmark emerging EDA tool features to stay ahead of technology nodes (5nm/3nm and beyond).
Mentorship & Influence: Provide technical mentorship to junior and senior engineers. Act as a consultant for verification and backend teams to resolve "bottleneck" timing or routing issues caused by DFT structures.
Technical Documentation: Author comprehensive DFT specifications and strategy documents that serve as the "Gold Standard" for current and future project iterations.
Other Responsibilities
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience: 8+ years of hands-on DFT experience with a proven track record of successfully taping out multiple complex SoCs.
- Tool Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard EDA suites (e.g., Synopsys TestMAX/DFTMAX, Cadence Modus, or Siemens/Mentor Tessent ).
- Advanced Logic Knowledge: Deep understanding of scan compression architectures (EDT/Adaptive Scan), hierarchical DFT, and mixed-signal test integration.
- Scripting: Advanced proficiency in TCL and Python/Perl for developing custom CAD attributes and automating complex EDA flows.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to solve "showstopper" timing closure issues related to DFT or complex ATPG coverage gaps.
- 8+ years of hands-on DFT experience with a proven track record of successfully taping out multiple complex SoCs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialized Flows: Experience with Automotive ASIL-D functional safety requirements, including In-System Test (IST) and periodic logic/memory monitoring.
- Yield Analysis: Experience with Volume Diagnostics and Yield Learning tools to drive DPPM reduction.
- Industry Presence: Active participation in technical conferences or a history of contributing to patented DFT innovations.
- GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
- As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
- All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
- Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia
About GlobalFoundries
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