Director Test Development (DFT) Engineering

Job Description

DescriptionAt Xilinx, we are leading the industry transformation to build an adaptable, intelligent world. ARE YOU bold, collaborative, and creative We develop leaders and innovators who want to revolutionize the world of technology. We believe that by embracing diverse ideas, pushing boundaries, and working together as ONEXILINX, anything is possible. Our culture of innovation began with the invention of the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and with the 2018 introduction of our Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP), has made a quantum leap in capability, solidifying our role as the adaptable platform supplier of choice. From the beginning, we have always believed in providing inventors with products and platforms that are infinitely adaptable. From self-driving cars, to world-record genome processing, to AI and big data, to the worlds first 5G networks, we empower the worlds builders and visionaries whose ideas solve every day problems and improve peoples lives. If you are PASSIONATE, ADAPTABLE, and INNOVATIVE, Xilinx is the right place for you! At Xilinx, we care deeply about creating significant development experiences while building a strong sense of belonging and connection. We champion an environment of empowered learning, wellness, community engagement, and recognition, so you can focus on work that matters - world class technology that improves the way we live and work. We are ONEXILINX.Detailed Description:Xilinx is looking for an individual to lead the Test Development Engineering group in Hyderabad who will report directly to the VP of Test Development Engineering in San Jose. In this role, the candidate will manage a staff of test development managers and a department with over 15 engineers supporting DFT, test pattern development, and bench / ATE validation. Scope of department also includes internal tool development to support FPGA test specific development needsThe TDE Director will engage early with IC design and software engineering groups during pre-silicon development to drive implementation of DFT and develop test plans. The team is responsible for both structural test (scan, MBIST) and functional test / fault grading of the FPGA. The team will work on both pure digital blocks, as well as, mixed signal blocks. The candidate will need to collaborate effectively with Product and Test Engineering in Singapore and overseas to bring-up test patterns on the ATE and resolve design / yield / test pattern issues. The candidate will need to hire talented managers and engineers to continue growing the organization. The candidate should have past experience and success in building an organization that meets business objectives and is adaptable to changing needs.Qualifications:

• MS or Ph.D. Engineering degree (EE or equivalent) with 12-15 years semiconductor industry experience
• Minimum of ten years of hands on Test Development experience (DFT, EDA tools, etc.)
• Solid knowledge & experience in defining test solutions for multi-million gate SOC (Scan & MBIST) with Mixed Signal IPs (PLL, High Speed SERDES, DDR)
• Knowledgeable in full SOC design and manufacturing cycle with specialized/direct experience in multiple areas; RTL/Custom Logic design, Synthesis, P&R, STA, Integration, Verification, Characterization and ATE test
• Strong understanding of relationships between Hardware, Firmware and Software in FPGA and/or multi-processors SOC. Past experience in leading the team to successful silicon bring-up and problem solving in a complex system
• Strong planning, project, and people management skills required. Must have experience developing managers and individual contributors
• Experienced hands-on technical manager not afraid to dig into details to provide technical direction
• Proven track record of delivering results and meeting quality, cost, and time-to-market objectives
• Ability to collaborate with overseas colleagues to define strategy, plan, and execute across the larger, global organization
• Stakeholder influencing and people skills must be excellent. Needs to be able to set aggressive goals and manage risks effectively

• Must have a thorough understanding of tool development methodology. Ability to manage software development tasks associated with specifying, developing, scheduling, and debugging according to current and future tool requirements

Keyskills :
people management skillsbig dataeda toolsic designmixed signallogic designtest engineeringtest developmentmanagement skillspattern developmentsoftware developmenthandson technical