Test Engineer (ATE)

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join our Semiconductor Test Engineering team. You will focus on development of production, characterization, and qualification test programs to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance products for Broadcom’s 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.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of digital/high-speed test methodologies and DFT.
• Experience with ATE platforms (Advantest or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Python, C, or C++.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for production and characterization.
• Perform pattern processing and conversion to tester formats.
• Execute silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature corners.
• Define test requirements with DFT and design teams to close gaps.
• Optimize test flows to reduce time and cost while maintaining quality.
• Drive correlation between simulation, bench, and tester environments.
• Support high-volume manufacturing ramps and address test escapes.

Skills

Digital & high-speed

DFT concepts

Pattern processing

Python/C/C++

ATE platforms

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest test platform

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

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and of related experience, or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Recent College graduates may apply 8+ years of 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

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Benefits

• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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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