SLT Test Engineer

Thundersoft; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft is seeking a technically strong engineer to advance System Level Test (SLT) through automation and AI-enabled workflows. The role focuses on solving complex challenges across hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing domains while mentoring teams and driving scalable test solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in SLT, product validation, silicon bring-up, and analytics-driven debugging, with strong programming skills in Python/Java and Unix/Linux.

Qualifications

• BS/MS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines.
• Prior experience in Product Engineering, Test Engineering, or similar semiconductor roles.
• Experience in System-Level Test, product validation, manufacturing test, silicon bring-up, or platform-level testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute on System Level Test (SLT) program development, validation, and optimization for next-generation client 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.

Skills

Python

Java

Shell

Unix/Linux

LLMs

AI Agents

Automation

Data analytics

Debugging

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Automation frameworks

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 client's 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.