Silicon Test Engineer – ATE & SLT

Axiado is an AI-enhanced security processor company redefining the control and management of every digital system. The company was founded in 2017, and currently has 150+ employees. At Axiado, developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect each other, and go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to apply for this job.

Axiado Corporation is seeking a Silicon Test Engineer with strong expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and System-Level Testing (SLT) to join our team. In this role, you will drive New Product Introduction (NPI) from early silicon bring-up through mass production, collaborating with a global, cross-functional team spanning design, test, foundry, and reliability. This position requires both deep technical capability and strong execution skills to successfully deliver across multiple concurrent programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and optimize ATE and SLT test programs for silicon validation and production.
• Work closely with design, product, and validation teams to define and implement comprehensive test requirements.
• Analyze test data to improve yield, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain test patterns and test methodologies for different device types.
• Support JTAG, scan, boundary scan, MBIST and other digital/analog test interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure robust test coverage and effective failure debug.
• Automate test data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Provide failure analysis and debug support for both production and engineering samples.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and drive continuous improvement in test coverage, test time, and overall test efficiency.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience in semiconductor test engineering.
• Hands-on experience with ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest).
• Experience with System-Level Testing (SLT), functional testing, and system-level debug.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting for test development (e.g., Python, C/C++, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor test methodologies, test coverage, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with JTAG, boundary scan, and protocols such as I2C, SPI, eMMC, USB, Ethernet, PCIe, and similar interfaces.
• Experience in failure analysis, yield improvement, and test optimization.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools for test analysis.
• Working knowledge of Confluence and JIRA.

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.