DFT Architect
AMD · San Jose, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems, System Design, iOS.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2025
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Job description
from AMD careersWHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE:
As a DFT Architect you will drive DFT architecture definitions of Scan, MBIST, PHY, high-speed/high-density IOs, communication controllers and FPGA logics of future AMD products. The role involves working with design architecture, design DFT/DFX, design block owners and physical design teams with ATE manufacturing environment, silicon debug, product quality and test cost perspectives. The DFT architect is expected to apply past technical knowledge, learn new cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with teams to arrive at best manufacturable solution. The DFT architect will ensure that DFT implementation is completed by architecture design specifications. This is the role of overseeing early architecture design definition to successful silicon high-volume production.