Staff DFT Solutions Engineer – Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)

About the Team

The

Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA)

team within Arm’s

Solutions Engineering

organization develops scalable methodologies, flows, and automation that enable efficient deployment of Arm-based SoCs across internal teams, customers, and ecosystem partners.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Senior/Lead DFT Solutions Engineer

to define, develop, and deploy DFT methodologies and flow solutions for Arm-based SoCs. You will drive alignment across engineering teams, integrate DFT into broader implementation flows, and lead the adoption of scalable, reusable, and automated solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DFT methodologies, flows, automation, and reference solutions for Arm-based SoCs.
• Drive alignment and integration of DFT flows within end-to-end RTL-to-GDS and silicon enablement methodologies.
• Collaborate with architecture, implementation, CAD, product engineering, customers, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful deployment.
• Evaluate and enable new capabilities with EDA vendors and technology partners.
• Lead technical reviews, resolve complex integration challenges, and drive methodology improvements.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the DFT and automation roadmap within CMA.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong industry experience in DFT implementation, methodology development, and flow integration for complex SoCs.
• Deep understanding of scan, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT methodologies.
• Experience integrating DFT into implementation, verification, and signoff flows.
• Hands-on expertise with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, or similar).
• Excellent debugging, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced-node SoC development.
• Familiarity with chiplet or multi-die architectures.
• Experience developing CAD, methodology, or automation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of automotive, safety, or production test requirements.

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

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• Strong industry experience in DFT implementation, methodology development, and flow integration for complex SoCs.
• Deep understanding of scan, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT methodologies.
• Experience integrating DFT into implementation, verification, and signoff flows.
• Hands-on expertise with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, or similar).
• Excellent debugging, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with advanced-node SoC development.
• Familiarity with chiplet or multi-die architectures.
• Experience developing CAD, methodology, or automation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of automotive, safety, or production test requirements.