Lead Test Engineer, ATE & Automation (Semiconductors)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a motivated and experienced Test Engineer to lead initiatives of strategic importance, drive innovation in advanced test methodologies, and mentor engineering talent. The role focuses on ATE solutions, test coverage improvements, and production readiness, with a broad impact across multiple product families.

Located in San Jose, CA, the position emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and execution excellence in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in semiconductor test development, ATE systems, and product bring-up.
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies, characterization, yield improvement, and debug techniques.
• Proven record of leading technically complex projects with broad organizational impact.
• Strong software development skills (C/C++, Python, Java) and automation experience.
• Experience leading cross-site and external partner collaborations.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for complex test engineering challenges across multiple products and development programs.
• Define and drive long-term test architecture, methodologies, and strategies.
• Lead cross-functional work spanning Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Diagnostics, and Manufacturing.
• Influence technical decisions that impact multiple product families and future technology roadmaps.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Automation

Cross-site collaboration

Executive communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or related field)

Tools

Advantest T2000

V93K

ATE platforms

Job description

AMD is seeking a motivated and experienced Test Engineer to lead initiatives of strategic importance, drive innovation in advanced test methodologies, and mentor engineering talent. The role focuses on ATE solutions, test coverage improvements, and production readiness, with a broad impact across multiple product families.

Located in San Jose, CA, the position emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and execution excellence in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.