Senior SLT Test Engineer

ThunderSoft; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft is seeking a technically strong System Level Test engineer to drive SLT program development for next-generation products in Malaysia. You will work across hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing domains with global teams to accelerate debugging and decision-making through automation.

The role requires strong programming (Python/Java/Shell), Unix/Linux expertise, and experience in silicon bring-up and test content strategies.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines.
• Experience in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, or similar semiconductor roles.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Java, Shell, or similar languages, with solid Unix/Linux expertise.
• Experience with silicon bring-up, characterization, failure analysis, and root-cause debugging of complex test issues.
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven automation and automation frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute on System Level Test (SLT) program development, validation, and optimization for next-generation products.
• Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, failure analysis, and yield improvement from NPI through production.
• Utilize data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted methodologies to enhance product quality, test coverage, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop scalable test frameworks, automation solutions, and intelligent engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex silicon, firmware, hardware, and system-level challenges.
• Advance test strategies, diagnostics, and manufacturing readiness to improve product robustness and production success.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in SLT, automation, analytics, and responsible AI adoption.

Skills

Python

Java

Shell

Unix/Linux

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

BS/MS Computer Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a technically strong and innovative engineer who thrives in solving complex challenges and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines system-level expertise with a data-driven mindset, leveraging automation, advanced analytics, and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate debugging, improve productivity, and enable faster decision-making. You should be comfortable working across hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing domains while collaborating with global cross-functional teams. Strong communication, ownership, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to influence technical direction, mentor others, and drive impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced NPI environment and is passionate about advancing System Level Test through intelligent automation, scalable infrastructure, and AI-enabled engineering practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute on System Level Test (SLT) program development, validation, and optimization for next-generation products.
• Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, failure analysis, and yield improvement from NPI through production.
• Utilize data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted methodologies to enhance product quality, test coverage, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop scalable test frameworks, automation solutions, and intelligent engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex silicon, firmware, hardware, and system-level challenges.
• Advance test strategies, diagnostics, and manufacturing readiness to improve product robustness and production success.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in SLT, automation, analytics, and responsible AI adoption.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in System-Level Test (SLT), product validation, manufacturing test, silicon bring-up, or platform-level testing.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Java, Shell, or similar languages, with solid Unix/Linux expertise.
• Experience in silicon bring-up, characterization, failure analysis, and root-cause debug of complex test issues.
• Experience developing, optimizing, or architecting test flows, debug infrastructures, and test content strategies.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, AI Agents, and AI-driven automation.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Firmware, BIOS, Diagnostics, Silicon Design, and Product Engineering teams.
• Familiarity with server platforms, PC hardware architectures, system bring-up, and hardware debug methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across global engineering teams.
• Experience with automation frameworks, data analytics, machine learning applications, or test infrastructure development is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding engineers in analysis methodologies, debug techniques, and engineering best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS/MS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines
• Prior experience in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, or similar semiconductor roles.