Sr Product Test Development Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Test Development Engineer to join their Silicon Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will define test methodologies, optimize test efficiency, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful product ramp. With a focus on ATE test bring-up, you'll leverage your extensive experience in SOC/VLSI and proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, and Python. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, making a significant impact on cutting-edge technology solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid holidays

Flexible vacation time

Paid time off for volunteering

Sick time off policy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SOC/VLSI/production and test engineering.
• Excellent working knowledge of Advantest 93000 tester.

Responsibilities

• Define test methodologies and coverage metrics for ATE test bring-up.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve silicon issues.

Skills

C

C++

Java

PERL

Python

DFT insertion techniques

data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93000 tester

JMP

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 06/02/2025

The application window is expected to close on: 06/02/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

As part of the team you will collaborate with ASIC design teams in the Central Hardware Group, peer Test and Product Engineers in Silicon Operations, and with Cisco Systems NPI teams. Collaborate with DFT, Reliability, Quality, Failure Analysis and Manufacturing teams to resolve silicon issues and support successful product ramp. This role will also provide test program updates views to Executive Management to communicate progress and highlight issues

You’re Impact

You will be a Sr Product Test Development Engineer in Silicon Operations focusing on the ATE test bring-up including defining test methodologies, coverage metrics, and corner conditions. You will support pattern generation/debugging, identify gaps in test coverage, characterize and release the test program to production. Apply sophisticated data analytics to optimize test efficiency and drive yield improvements. Collaborate with Design, SoC, DFT, Reliability, Quality, Failure Analysis and Manufacturing teams to resolve silicon issues and support successful product ramp.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years’ experience in SOC/VLSI/ bring-up, production, characterization, and test engineering.
• Excellent working knowledge of Advantest 93000 tester for characterization and production testing.
• Highly skilled in writing code in C, C++, Java, 93k test methods, PERL, and Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art trends in DFT insertion techniques, including Scan, ATPG, JTAG and MBIST.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, and familiarity with statistical methods.
• Experience with yield improvement, test time reduction activities and understanding of customer RMA including Failure analysis.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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