Intern Design for Test at ARM in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Arm's DFT methodology team works on DFT for projects, including soft IP, hard macros, testchips and physical library IP across all the Arm design sites. In addition, this team builds and drives DFT methodology and flows throughout all of Arm and works to get support from EDA vendors to support our methodologies.



As a DFT intern, you would be:

• Developing scripts to automate the flows used by Arm for DFT.
  
  


• Running experiments to verify and evaluate existing DFTflowsand tool capabilities and writing reports showcasing the results.
  
  


• Working with senior DFT engineers to provide solutions for real technical challenges.
  
  


• Running tools and flows on real Arm designs toverifyDFT features and perform test coverage analysis.
  
  

We are looking for individuals who:



Are currently enrolled and studying towards a Masters Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering. Candidates with alternative degrees will also be considered if they have relevantexperience.


The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Knowledge in DFT fundamentals and logic design.
  
  


• Experience with Perl, TCL, and/or Python scripting languages.
  
  


• Proficiencyin Unix/Linux environments.
  
  


• Good interpersonalskills with an analytical approach and adaptability and willing to learnhowto use unfamiliar tools and systems.
  
  


• Curiosityabout technology outside of the classroom - personal projects, hackathons, or internships etc.
  
  

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

• DFT-specific knowledge (at-speed testing, test insertion and test coverage assessment, test pattern development, scan compression, Memory BIST, Logic BIST, JTAG, IJTAG, fault simulation, debug, verification, crafting and conducting experiments/tool evaluations)
  
  


• Experience with Siemens, Cadence and/or Synopsys DFT tools
  
  


• Exposure to digital ASIC front and backend design & verification processes
  
  


• Synthesis and Static Timing Analysis (STA) experience
  
  


• Experience in using simulation and formal verification tools
  
  

Additional Information



We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis.


Arm Internships require you to be enrolled in a higher education degree and be returning to your course after your internship/placement.


If you are graduating on or before August 2025 you will not be eligible for an Intern role, but you will be eligible for our graduate roles. Our graduate roles will be advertised on the Arm Early Careers website Graduate Jobs at Arm.



In Return:



You will be exposed to real engineering problems and will learn about the DFT field, which is in high demand within Arm and elsewhere. You will also gain insight to all aspects of the design flow from initial investigation through manufacturing and test.


Working on interesting new projects with leaders in the field is exciting, but we also know how important it is to receive support. That's why throughout your internship, you can expect regular feedback and development opportunities, social activities to connectwith your peers, an end of internship celebration, plus the opportunity to be *considered for future Graduate positions (*subject to performance). #getreadytogrow


In addition to a competitive salary and rewardspackage, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.



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Hybrid Working at Arm

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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. Apply Now