Hybrid Full-time

Axelera AI is hiring a Senior/Staff DFT Engineer

About the Role

Join Axelera AI as a Senior/Staff DFT Engineer and play a key role within our multicore in-memory-compute SoC team. You will design, implement, and validate test solutions for complex SoCs, collaborating with talented engineers across Europe.

What You'll Do

  • Implement scan insertion, ATPG, Memory BIST, JTAG/IJTAG, and fault simulation flows.
  • Collaborate with RTL, verification, and physical design teams to integrate DFT solutions efficiently.
  • Support silicon bring-up and debug, helping to optimize test coverage and yield.
  • Contribute to methodology improvements and share best practices with team members.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum of 5 years in DFT engineering, preferably with complex SoC projects.
  • Skills: SystemVerilog RTL, TCL, Python, Unix/Linux workflows.
  • Core Knowledge: Hierarchical scan, ATPG, Memory BIST, JTAG/IJTAG, fault simulation, silicon debug, gate-level verification.
  • Tools: Siemens, Synopsys, or Cadence DFT tool experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration, and passion for semiconductor innovation.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with IEEE 1149.x / 1500 / 1687 standards, synthesis flow, timing analysis.

Technical Stack

  • SystemVerilog RTL
  • TCL
  • Python
  • Unix/Linux
  • Siemens/Synopsys/Cadence DFT tools

Team & Environment

You will join a multicore in-memory-compute SoC team within a world-class organization of over 220 employees.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Pension plan
  • Extensive employee insurances
  • Option to get company shares

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role open in Leuven, Belgium; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Eindhoven, Netherlands; Zurich, Switzerland; Florence, Italy; Milan, Italy; Bristol, United Kingdom.

We embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard, cultivating a warm and inclusive environment.

Required Skills
SystemVerilog RTLTCLPythonUnix/LinuxSiemens DFT toolsSynopsys DFT toolsCadence DFT toolsScan InsertionATPGMemory BISTLogic BISTFault SimulationTest Pattern GenerationASIC Design Flow
Landing international contracts?

Invoice globally with an EU company

GloPay creates an Estonian partnership for you automatically. Your clients get proper invoices, you keep 95% of payments. Setup takes 5 minutes, works in 100+ currencies.

EU-registered company for compliance
Multi-currency invoicing & payments
Expense tracking & tax reports
Money in your bank in 1 business day
Start invoicing free
5% per invoice • No subscriptions
About company
Axelera AI

Axelera AI is creating the next-generation AI platform. They have launched the Metis™ AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and have visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million.

Visit website
Job Details
Category embedded
Posted 2 months ago