Test Engineer (ATE)

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join their Semiconductor Test Engineering team in San Jose. The role focuses on developing production, characterization, and qualification test programs. Qualified candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong knowledge of digital testing methodologies, and hands-on experience with ATE platforms. The annual salary is between $120,000 and $192,000, with comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(K) participation, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience or 6+ years with M.S. degree.
• Hands-on experience with ATE platforms.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining ATE test programs.
• Performing pattern processing to tester-compatible formats.
• Executing silicon characterization and validation.

Skills

digital and high-speed test methodologies

scan/DFT concepts

pattern processing

scripting/programming languages (Python, C/C++)

strong analytical and problem-solving skills

excellent communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

ATE platforms (Advantest or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join our Semiconductor Test Engineering team. In this role, you will focus on development of production, characterization, and qualification test programs to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance products for Broadcom’s diverse portfolio of SoCs and ASICs. You will collaborate with design, product, and quality engineering teams to drive test coverage, optimize test time, and deliver solutions from early silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for production, characterization, and qual on Advantest 93K test platform.
• Perform pattern processing and conversion from design environments into tester-compatible formats.
• Execute silicon characterization and validation across process, voltage, and temperature corners; analyze results to drive yield and performance improvements.
• Work with DFT, design, and product engineering teams to define test requirements, improve test coverage, and close gaps.
• Optimize test flows and methodologies to reduce overall test time and cost while ensuring high quality.
• Drive correlation between simulation, bench, and tester environments.
• Support high-volume manufacturing ramps, addressing test escapes, yield excursions, and test program robustness.

Qualifications

• Required: BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, or M S in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of digital and high speed test methodologies, scan/DFT concepts, and pattern processing.
• Hands‑on experience with ATE platforms (Advantest or equivalent).
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, or C/C++.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, characterization methods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SoC, AI accelerators, networking, or high-speed SerDes devices.
• Familiarity with tester load board / probe card design, bring‑up, and debug.
• Experience supporting high-volume production test and manufacturing transfer.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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