About Us
Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup.
We are creating the next‑generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advance humanity and improve the world around us.
In four years we have raised $120 million and built a world‑class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ Ph Ds with more than 40,000 citations), operating remotely from 17 countries with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Our Metis AI Platform achieves a 3‑5x increase in efficiency and performance, and we have a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million.
Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior DFT Engineer to join our multicore in‑memory‑compute So C team.
You will design, implement, and validate test solutions for our complex So Cs, collaborating with a talented team of engineers across Europe.
This is your chance to work on cutting‑edge architectures, improve silicon testability, and make a real impact in a fast‑moving startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
Implement scan insertion, ATPG, Memory BIST, JTAG/IJTAG, and fault simulation flows.
Collaborate with RTL, verification, and physical design teams to integrate DFT solutions efficiently.
Support silicon bring‑up and debug, helping to optimize test coverage and yield.
Contribute to methodology improvements and share best practices with team members.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years in DFT engineering, preferably on complex So C projects.
Experience with System Verilog RTL, TCL, Python, and Unix/Linux workflows.
Core knowledge of hierarchical scan, ATPG, Memory BIST, JTAG/IJTAG, fault simulation, silicon debug, and gate‑level verification.
Experience with Siemens, Synopsys, or Cadence DFT tools.
Bonus: Familiarity with IEEE 1149.x / 1500 / 1687 standards, synthesis flow, and timing analysis.
Strong problem‑solving skills, collaboration, and passion for semiconductor innovation.
Location
Work from one of our Axelera AI offices (Leuven, Belgium; Amsterdam or Eindhoven, Netherlands; Zurich, Switzerland; Florence or Milan, Italy; or Bristol, UK) if you are already based nearby.
Work fully remotely from any European country (including the UK) you are already in.
Relocate with us and work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven).
Priority will be given to candidates who are based in Belgium or Italy.
Additional Information
We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurance, and the option to receive company shares.
An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you.
Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility characterize the way we act and work as a team.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard.
Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing
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