CareerPlan

Staff DFx Methodology Architect

San Jose, CaliforniaFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Define and lead SoC-DFx Architecture, Specifications, and development of DFx-IPs for FPGA-SoCs and custom ASICs, ensuring Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization.

Role type

Staff DFx Methodology Architect (IC)

Builds

DFx-IPs, SoC-DFx Architecture, and Design Methodologies for next-generation computing products

Domain

Semiconductor / Hardware Design / Digital Logic

Required skills

RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog), DFT Architecture, Timing analysis, Logic design, Switching theory, Silicon debug, Cross-functional negotiation, Mentorship

Preferred skills

Siemens Tessent DFT flows, ATPG, 2.5D/3D IC testing, Scripting (Perl/Python/TCL), Leadership experience

Technologies

Verilog, SystemVerilog, Siemens Tessent, Perl, Python, TCL

Responsibilities

Define SoC-DFx Architecture and specifications; Implement DFx features in RTL; Co-own Timing and Design Quality Checks; Collaborate with verification and validation teams on test plans and silicon bring-up; Contribute to front-end and timing methodologies.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship