Staff Test Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$130,400–$195,600 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 3 days ago
Closes
Aug 18, 2027

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Similar $171k
This role $163k
$120k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $138,487–$202,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,400–$249,600 across 367 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Test Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

The Staff Test Engineer - Automated Test Equipment joins a results-oriented team focused on the quality, cost, and time-to-market of microprocessors. This role involves managing the product lifecycle by developing characterization test plans, identifying coverage gaps, and building hardware and software infrastructure for execution. Day-to-day responsibilities include debugging ATE test patterns, performing post-silicon characterization, conducting root-cause analysis on silicon performance and yield, and optimizing product cost structures. The candidate will work with design and platform teams to define specifications for production test and debug. Required skills include experience with Advantest V93K SMT8, SCAN, BIST, and functional ATE test patterns. Technical proficiency is required in Unix, Windows, Git, VS Code, Bash, and Python. The role addresses complex microprocessor challenges involving manufacturing processes, device marginalities, and performance optimization for SoC products across various product lines.

What you'll do

  • Develop hardware, software, and test content solutions to meet product cost and quality requirements.
  • Perform post-silicon characterization, product definition, and performance optimization for prototype samples.
  • Optimize product yield and reduce manufacturing costs through improved test hardware and processes.
  • Define infrastructure specifications with hardware design teams to support production testing and debugging.
  • Identify thermal and electrical design requirements to ensure operation across the manufacturing process window.
  • Analyze silicon data to drive engineering decisions during the hardware development phase.
  • Validate ATE hardware and software systems while troubleshooting root cause issues.
  • Develop scalable automation and standardized infrastructure for multiple product lines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
  • Must not require visa sponsorship to work in the United States.
  • Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), specifically Advantest V93K SMT8 preferred.
  • Experience with SCAN, BIST, and functional ATE test pattern debug and characterization.
  • Proficiency in Unix and Windows operating systems.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python and tools like Git, VS Code, and Bash.
  • Expertise in semiconductor design, architecture, physics, manufacturing, or product engineering.
  • Experience with computer architecture, specifically GPU or x86 architectures.

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