DFx Engineer

Samsung Electronics America Inc•Austin, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy - the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us! As a seasoned DFx engineer, you will be involved across the entire spectrum of activities all the way from defining the DFT scan architecture through implementation and culminating in pattern generation including silicon debug. You will be working on IP-level projects (GPU, system interconnect) in bleeding-edge processes that continually drive high test-coverage requirements. This position is local to Austin, TX only.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with multi-voltage and multi-clocking domain implementation is a plus.
Exposure to advanced approaches including hierarchical DFT and streaming fabric.

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.