Lead Test Engineer - ATE & Automation Leader

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a motivated Test Engineer in San Jose, CA who will lead initiatives of strategic importance, drive innovations in test methodologies, and mentor engineers. You will shape test architectures and advance automated test equipment to support next‑generation processors and systems.

Collaborate with design, product, and manufacturing teams to align test strategies with product roadmaps, reduce test time, and improve yield.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Significant experience in semiconductor test development and ATE.
• Experience leading cross-functional test initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for complex test engineering challenges.
• Define and drive long-term test architecture, methodologies, and strategies.
• Lead cross-functional work spanning Test Eng, Product Eng, Design Eng, Diagnostics, and Manufacturing.
• Develop advanced ATE test programs, methods, and automation solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Test automation

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / CS

Tools

Advantest T2000

V93K

ATE platforms

Job description

AMD is seeking a motivated Test Engineer in San Jose, CA who will lead initiatives of strategic importance, drive innovations in test methodologies, and mentor engineers. You will shape test architectures and advance automated test equipment to support next‑generation processors and systems.

Collaborate with design, product, and manufacturing teams to align test strategies with product roadmaps, reduce test time, and improve yield.