Test Engineer (ATE)

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
120K-192K Annually
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
The Test Engineer will develop, debug, and maintain test programs for semiconductor testing, collaborate with various teams, and optimize test methodologies.
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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 MS 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.

Additional Job Description:

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.

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

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 8+ years of related experience
  • Strong knowledge of digital and high speed test methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with ATE platforms
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python or C/C++
  • Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Broadcom and has not been reviewed or approved by Broadcom.

  • 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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The Company
HQ: San Jose, 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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