Reliability/DFX Engineer
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$285,000 - $460,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-21
Responsibilities
- Oversee DFX architecture, implementation, and execution in silicon from concept to high-volume deployment.
- Propose high-ROI features to enhance reliability and fault tolerance in AI hardware.
- Build system-level reliability models based on empirical data to guide DFX and reliability strategy.
- Collaborate with chip and platform architecture/design teams to implement DFX features.
- Partner with hardware health and platform design teams to optimize reliability in new product introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
- Serve as the DFX/reliability champion to align with the broader industry ecosystem.
- Conduct data analysis to drive continuous improvements across the system stack.
Job Requirements
- BS with 15+ years, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of experience in reliability across the chip/platform stack.
- Hands-on experience with RTL design and design for testability (DFT).
- Detailed understanding of ML chip and platform architecture.
- Strong fundamentals in reliability modeling and empirical data analysis.
- Experience with physical implementation and/or silicon ATE is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills to advocate for DFX and reliability initiatives.
