Senior Principal Test Architect

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Austin, TX, USA
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298K-403K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Internet of Things • Semiconductor
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The Role
This is a great opportunity to join Arm's Silicon Solutions System/Product/Test (SPT) Team, working with emerging process technologies and the latest packaging innovations. SPT works closely with SoC Design, Architecture, Systems, Software, and Quality teams, while building foundational productization capability. You will play a key role in preparing Arm and our partners for how to address production challenges in areas like 2.5D/3D and sub-3nm nodes. The successful candidate will lead activities such as manufacturing test enablement, product definition, SOC bring-up/characterization, and test data analysis/reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience leading SOC product development teams, with depth and passion for building new capabilities.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of SPT engineers accountable for productization of high-performance SOC, including all NPI ATE activities
  • Develop/deliver manufacturing test solutions for high performance SOCs
  • Work with operations team on ATE bring-up, characterization and productization
  • Drive first silicon bring-up on ATE, reporting daily progress across the organization
  • Up to 20% travel within US and internationally for company and partner meetings

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Proven experience leading NPI of high-performance SoC's
  • Broad understanding of DFT (Scan, MBIST, PHY BIST, etc.), ATE, silicon fabrication process, packaging, etc.
  • Silicon data analysis including performance/yield sensitivities within foundry, assembly, and test processes
  • Demonstrated ability in product/test engineering, including manufacturing test, yield improvement, silicon characterization and reliability qualification

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience:
  • Proficient in data analysis techniques and tools, such as excel, Tableau, JMP, etc.
  • Experience with Streaming Scan Network (SSN), IJTAG, scan diagnostics, FI/FA techniques, Q&R concepts, etc.
  • Expert knowledge of SOC concepts such as: DVFS/SVC, sensor calibration, FMAX/VMIN determination, OTP/eFuse allocation/management, logic harvesting, etc.
  • Productization of 2.5D and 3D System-in-Package (SiP), including multi-SKU product definition

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Salary Range:
$297,600-$402,600 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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