Debug Engineer

UST; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Possible HSA/FSAs

Job summary

UST is seeking a Debug Engineer for Semiconductor Product Validation in San Jose, CA. You will debug and troubleshoot test benches and hardware setups, execute tests, collect data, and summarize results.

The role requires hands-on use of Network Analyzers, BERT, and high-speed oscilloscopes with Python scripting for data collection. Location is San Jose, CA, with compensation ranging from $75,000 to $113,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in hardware validation and testing.
• Experience with Network Analyzer, BERT, and high‑speed oscilloscopes.
• Good understanding of S-parameters and high‑speed channel measurements.
• Basic knowledge of SERDES and Python scripting.
• Experience in hardware validation, debugging, and lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute tests, collect data, and summarize results.
• Perform high-speed channel calibration using a Network Analyzer.
• Measure transmitter/channel parameters using high-speed oscilloscopes.
• Support test automation and data collection using Python scripts.

Skills

Python scripting

Hardware testing

4+ years experience

Tools

Network Analyzer

BERT

Oscilloscope

Job description

Role description

Debug Engineer

SME I - Semiconductor Product Validation

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

UST is searching for a Debug Engineer debug and troubleshoot test benches and hardware setups.

The opportunity:

• Execute tests, collect data, and summarize results.
• Perform high-speed channel calibration using a Network Analyzer.
• Measure transmitter/channel parameters using high-speed oscilloscopes.
• Perform testing using BERT equipment.
• Support test automation and data collection using Python scripts.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• Experience: 4+ years
• Hands‑on experience with Network Analyzer, BERT, and high-speed oscilloscopes.
• Good understanding of S-parameters and high-speed channel measurements.
• Basic knowledge of SERDES. Working knowledge of Python scripting.
• Experience in hardware validation, debugging, and lab testing.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: San Jose, California

Compensation Range: $75,000-$113,000

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching.
• They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
• All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Skills

BERT, Functional Testing, Oscilloscope, Python

Benefits

Compensation range: $ 75,000.00 to 113,000.00 per year