Ambiq Micro, Inc.

Staff Engineer - DFT

Ambiq Micro, Inc. · Singapore

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
82 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

The Senior Engineer - DFT will be responsible for implementing design-for-test (DFT) strategies for ultra-low power SoCs, focusing on scan insertion, boundary scan, and MBIST using standard EDA tools. Daily tasks include developing low-power DFT architecture, generating test vectors, performing simulations, and collaborating with designers and test engineers to resolve issues related to DFT and bring up test vectors on silicon.

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What you need

  • BS/MS in ECE/EE
  • At least 10 years of experience in DFT implementation
  • Skilled in different types of DFT structures including scan, scan compression, boundary scan, and MBIST
  • Experience in creating and implementing hierarchical DFT architecture in complex SoC
  • Experience in Low-Power DFT and MBIST
  • Experience in test time and test coverage analysis for scan and MBIST patterns

Nice to have

  • Experience in scripting like Tcl
  • Experience with GLS (gate level simulation)

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Focus on ultra-low power DFT may limit exposure to broader engineering practices
  • Role requires significant experience (10+ years), which may not be suitable for early-career professionals

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