GlobalFoundries · 6 hours ago
Sr.Principal Manager DFT & Test
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $296K/yr
15+ years expGlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services. The DFT and Post-Silicon Test Manager will lead an engineering team to design and validate advanced test solutions in semiconductor chip development, focusing on robust DFT architectures and seamless integration between pre-silicon and post-silicon processes.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage the DFT and post-silicon test engineering team, overseeing technical direction, execution, and development
Define and deploy end-to-end test architecture from design insertion through silicon validation, covering ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, boundary scan (JTAG/IEEE 1149.x), analog test structures, and built-in monitors
Develop and optimize scan compression and test pattern generation flows, balancing coverage, test time, and yield learning
Own post-silicon test planning, including validation vectors, ATE correlation, and silicon bring-up strategies
Interface closely with design, verification, product engineering, and ATE teams to ensure smooth handoff from simulation to tester
Develop automated test programs and diagnostic scripts supporting wafer sort, package test, and system-level characterization
Analyze silicon test data for root-cause isolation, yield improvement, and continuous DFT methodology refinement
Build infrastructure for post-silicon debug and failure analysis, including test coverage tracking and bin management
Evaluate and deploy next-generation DFT and post-silicon validation tools, methodologies, and standards
Document test specifications, qualification methodologies, and re-use frameworks for ongoing improvement
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of hands-on experience across DFT and post-silicon validation, with proven leadership of SoC-level test teams
Expertise in ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, scan compression, boundary scan, analog/mixed-signal test, and fault modeling
Practical experience with post-silicon silicon debug, ATE vector bring-up (e.g., Teradyne, Advantest), and yield analysis
Ability to correlate pre-silicon and production test environments, including diagnostic log analysis and tester pattern debug
Proficiency with major EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens/Mentor) and scripting (Python, Perl, TCL)
Strong understanding of test coverage metrics, fault simulation, and data-driven test improvements
Excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills across cross-functional teams
Preferred
Strategic thinker who understands full-lifecycle test—from design insertion to production ramp
Innovative leader who drives collaboration between DFT, characterization, and product engineering
Passionate about test time reduction, yield learning, and robust field quality metrics
Continuous learner who proactively evaluates tools, methods, and automation opportunities
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.4BKey Investors
European CommissionU.S. Department of CommerceU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-11Grant· $581.23M
2024-11-20Grant· $1.5B
2024-05-22Post Ipo Secondary· $750M
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DK Sohn
VP
Jonathan Park
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