ATE Test Development Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
122K-195K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and validate ATE test programs and flows on Advantest/Teradyne platforms. Diagnose failures, create characterization tests, support qualification and R&D test methodology, analyze electrical/thermal root causes, and present results to cross-functional teams.
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Job Description:

Broadcom’s ASIC Products Division is seeking a candidate for an ATE Test Development Engineer. This position is at our San Jose Development Center in California. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience of developing test programs using Advantest 93K and ExaScale testers. The candidate will have demonstrated capabilities to develop test programs using SmarTest7 & SmarTest8 operating systems. 

Responsibilities

  • Test Development: Develop test flows, test methods and validate test programs at ATE

  • RMA Diagnosis: Use existing test flows, test programs to create characterization test programs to help identify the failing circuit at ATE. Assist with developing screens to plug the hole at ATE by developing test programs

  • R&D activities: Drive and assist with development and deployment of innovative test methodologies to meet specific objectives. These would span structural tests and functional tests domains. 

  • Qualification Support: Assist with chip testing to support qualification related testing. Examples include failure verification support & spec search to assess qualification process

  • Analyze root-causes of various challenges at ATE by doing electrical, thermal analysis 

  • Test parts, analyze results and present reports to drive discussions with various teams

Skills/Experiences

  • Hands-on experience with Advantest and/or Teradyne tester platforms, SmarTest8 experience is a plus

  • Must be able to independently develop test programs, including complex test flows to support chip specifications around performance and power consumption

  • Must be able to support debugging/troubleshooting of various failure mechanisms with the part by working with cross-functional teams

  • Ability to perform volume data analysis, Correlate failures with system failures, Proficiency with Data analysis softwares/languages 

  • Programming experience required for test method development

  • Ability to work with test hardware development teams, able to understand chip performance at ATE and contributions from the test hardware on chip behavior

  • Experienced with extreme temperature testing of ASICs at ATE

Education:

  • Bachelors/Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, and 8+ years of relevant experience


Compensation and Benefits


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.


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.


If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Skills Required

  • Hands-on experience developing test programs using Advantest 93K and ExaScale testers
  • Experience with SmarTest7 operating system
  • SmarTest8 experience
  • Ability to independently develop complex test programs and test flows to meet chip specs
  • Programming experience for test method development
  • Proficiency with data analysis software/languages and volume data analysis
  • Experience debugging/troubleshooting failure mechanisms and working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with extreme temperature testing of ASICs at ATE
  • Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 8+ years relevant experience
  • Experience with Teradyne tester platforms
  • Ability to work with test hardware development teams and understand ATE hardware contributions

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.

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HQ: Palo Alto, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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