DFT ATPG Design and Test Engineer

Job Description

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THE ROLE:

The Cores Organization develops high-performance CPU cores and cache technologies that power AMD's server, client, and gaming products. We are seeking a DFT/ATPG Design and Test Engineer to support the development and manufacturing readiness of next-generation cores and caches. In this role, you will own scan test pattern delivery, support product test bring-up, improve scan architecture and coverage, and partner closely with design, physical design, and product test teams to solve complex technical challenges and improve product quality.

THE PERSON:

You are an analytical, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and driving continuous improvement. You take ownership of long-term deliverables, communicate effectively across teams, and challenge established approaches to improve quality and execution. You are eager to expand your knowledge of CPU and cache technologies and thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation, learning, and technical growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the generation, validation, and delivery of scan test patterns for next-generation CPU cores and caches.

• Partner with product test teams during test bring-up and troubleshoot pattern, model, and netlist issues.

• Improve scan architecture, scan coverage, test models, execution methods, and overall product quality.

• Perform ATPG pattern and gate-level netlist analysis to identify and resolve testability and coverage issues.

• Collaborate with physical design engineers to support design closure through static timing, clock-domain crossing, netlist, and power analysis.

• Address DFT requirements for high-frequency CPU designs while minimizing performance impact.

• Resolve complex interactions between intellectual property and system-on-chip design environments across global teams.

• Develop and implement improvements that simplify design complexity and strengthen engineering quality.

• Contribute to the continued evolution of CPU cache array and DFT design practices.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with design-for-test methodologies, particularly scan test and automatic test pattern generation.

• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard ATPG tools and their application to pattern generation, fault coverage, and product quality.

• Experience debugging ATPG patterns, scan structures, test models, and gate-level netlists.

• Understanding of IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan, IEEE 1500 embedded core test, and memory built-in self-test concepts.

• Experience with multi-clock and multi-power-domain designs.

• Familiarity with static timing analysis, clock-domain crossing analysis, static power analysis, and physical design closure.

• Experience adapting standard DFT tools or methods to meet the performance requirements of complex, high-frequency designs.

• CPU or cache architecture experience is preferred; strong DFT candidates from related ASIC environments may also be considered.

• Demonstrated success collaborating across design, physical design, product engineering, and geographically distributed teams.

• Interest in continuous improvement and in developing broader expertise across CPU, cache, and silicon design disciplines.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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