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Principal Engineer, DFT

Cambridge, United KingdomFull-time2026-07-30 → 2026-10-07
HybridVisa sponsorship offered

Core

Define DFT architecture and methodologies for next-generation Arm IPs, SoCs, and AI accelerators to enable scalable test solutions.

Role type

Principal DFT Architect/Engineer (via careerplan.io/jobs/98562123472-principal-engineer-dft-at-arm)

Builds

DFT architectures, methodologies, and implementation flows for Arm CPUs, GPUs, System IP, and SoCs

Domain

Semiconductor / SoC Design / Test Engineering

Required skills

DFT architecture, Scan architecture, ATPG, Memory BIST, Logic BIST, JTAG/IJTAG, EDA tool evaluation, Scripting (Perl/Tcl/Python), Linux/Unix

Preferred skills

Large-scale SoC DFT, Heterogeneous compute systems, IEEE 1500/1838, Streaming Scan Network, Silicon bring-up, Formal verification

Technologies

Siemens Tessent, Synopsys, Cadence, Perl, Tcl, Python, Linux, Unix

Responsibilities

Define DFT architecture for next-gen Arm IPs; Develop scalable DFT methodologies; Evaluate emerging DFT technologies; Collaborate with architecture and verification teams; Work with EDA vendors; Produce architecture specifications; Provide technical leadership and mentorship

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with significant influence