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Sr. DFT Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon is hiring a Sr. DFT Engineer, Amazon Leo in San Diego, United States. It pays $185k-$250k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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  • Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include Mbist, Jtag and Logic Bist.
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Design and implement digital chip SOCs for satellite communications with minor exposure to AI-based workflow automation.

MbistJtagLogic Bist
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Be part of Amazon LEO’s sub-team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.

In this role you will:
· Architect and define DFT solutions adapted to the specific use of various LEO’s chips.
· Contribute to the improvement and customization of IPs and DFT methodology while embracing AI flow.
. Work with the ASIC design teams in all the sites to incorporate DFT logic like MBIST, clock controls and JTAG controllers.
. Work with RFIC teams to ensure maximum fault coverage on the custom RF blocks.
· Ensure that blocks meet DFT, timing and power targets by working closely with the implementation team.
· Work closely with the Test engineering team to help translate the ATE patterns to tester format.
· Work with the test team to do jointly bring up the digital portions of the LEO chips.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Communications Engineering, or experience working in electrical engineering field
- 5+ years of experience in advanced DFT techniques for deep sub-micron nodes.
- Experience implementing DFT methodology and developing automated scripts for DFT Insertion and Validation.

Preferred qualifications

- Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in DFT, including exposure to Logic BIST.
- Familiarity working with RFIC engineers on chips that have a large Mixed signal component.
- Experience with automotive standards and ways to achieve single digit DPPM targets.
- Experience developing automation flow using AI/ML-based solutions to improve DFT implementation workflow.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, CA, San Diego - 185,200.00 - 250,000.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Sr. DFT Engineer, Amazon Leo at Amazon rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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