Sr Staff Engineer DFT

The Principal DFT Engineer serves as a technical authority and strategic lead in designing and deploying industry-leading Design-for-Test (DFT) architectures. This role is responsible for the end-to-end DFT strategy for complex, high-performance SoCs—spanning architectural definition, advanced ATPG/MBIST/LBIST strategies, and silicon lifecycle management. You will drive innovation in test methodology to achieve world-class quality, minimize Test Cost (CoT), and ensure seamless transition from pre-silicon RTL to high-volume manufacturing (HVM). About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com . Your Job Architectural Leadership: Define and own the global DFT architecture, including Hierarchical Scan, Compressed ATPG, Memory BIST/Repair (BISR), Logic BIST, and IEEE 1687 (IJTAG) networks for multi-die or chiplet -based designs. Test Strategy Optimization: Develop advanced strategies for defect-oriented testing (Cell-aware, Slack-aware) and optimize pattern volumes to balance aggressive coverage targets with tester memory constraints. Cross-Functional Integration: Lead the integration of DFT requirements into RTL, Synthesis, and Physical Design (STA/PD) flows.