Samsung Ads · 23 hours ago
DFx Engineer
3900 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expSamsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property applied to high-performance computing devices. As a DFx Engineer, you will define DFT scan architecture, implement DFT solutions, and collaborate with various teams to ensure high test coverage and efficient execution.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
You understand SOC requirements and project milestones to help define a DFT architecture which optimally balances between coverage, test-time, and execution
You create a detailed implementation spec which documents details of the architecture including SOC-level interface, clock design, and support of various test/debug modes
You close on the spec with stakeholders including DFX / RTL / SOC / STA / PD teams
You implement DFT scan: RTL creation, LINT, timing-constraints, ATPG and simulation. Benchmark test-coverage and test-time to ensure that they meet expectations
You drive towards continuing DFX excellence: improving test-coverage, minimizing test-time, and exploring tools / methods that improve execution efficiency
You build strong collaboration with SOC and Product/Test Engineering teams to quickly resolve any silicon issues including test-escapes and yield loss
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 8+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD
10+ years of DFx expertise encompassing multiple tapeouts for digital IP (CPU / GPU) and/or SOC projects
Demonstrated ability to architect DFT solutions from scratch on at least 1 project, and to create detailed specifications that can be used as a blueprint for implementation
Detailed understanding of test-coverage requirements across various scan modes especially as they pertain to bleeding-edge process nodes
Strong familiarity with RTL coding & STA with working knowledge of Physical Design
Strong post-silicon experience as it relates to debugging silicon behavior and test-escape issues. Is able to solve difficult problems with creative solutions or analysis
Crisp written and oral communication skills including working with global stakeholders
Thrives in fast-paced environment: i.e. yearly project tapeouts
Preferred
Familiarity with multi-voltage and multi-clocking domain implementation is a plus
Exposure to advanced approaches including hierarchical DFT and streaming fabric
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Free onsite lunch
Employee purchase program
Tuition assistance (after 6 months)
Paid time off
Student loan program
Wellness incentives
Company
Samsung Ads
Samsung Ads helps consumers discover relevant content and brands across Smart TVs, mobile, and desktop.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Lauterbach
Head Of Business Operations
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