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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$172,000–$258,000
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The Test Engineer will join the engineering team to serve as a technical authority for complex test engineering challenges across multiple products and development programs. The role involves defining long-term test architecture, architecting advanced ATE test programs, and developing automation solutions to improve test coverage, quality, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional work with Design Engineering and Manufacturing, performing root cause analysis for first-silicon bring-up, and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate must possess deep expertise in semiconductor test development, characterization, and yield improvement. Required technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java, along with experience using Advantest T2000 or V93K platforms. This position focuses on solving technical risks and optimizing production readiness for next-generation semiconductor products and infrastructure.
What does a Test Engineer earn?
Median $125289 from 36 postings across 10 companies.
Serve as the technical authority for complex test engineering challenges across multiple products and development programs.
Define and drive long-term test architecture, methodologies, and strategies.
Architect and develop advanced ATE test programs, test methods, and automation solutions.
Drive improvements in test coverage, quality, efficiency, test time reduction, and cost optimization.
Develop innovative debugging methodologies and root cause analysis techniques for first-silicon bring-up.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans to support successful product execution.
Mentor staff and junior engineers while establishing technical best practices and engineering excellence.
Lead cross-functional work spanning Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Diagnostics, and Manufacturing.
What we're looking for
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with significant experience, or an equivalent advanced degree and experience.
Deep expertise in semiconductor test development, ATE systems, and product bring-up (preferred).
Strong knowledge of test methodologies, characterization, yield improvement, and debug techniques (preferred).
Proven record of leading technically complex projects with broad organizational impact (preferred).
Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, Java, or similar, and automation experience (preferred).
Expertise with Advantest T2000, V93K, or equivalent ATE platforms (preferred).
Experience developing scalable test infrastructure and automation solutions (preferred).
Experience leading cross-site and external partner collaborations (preferred).
Semiconductor Product Engineering
Silicon Debug
Characterization
DFT
ATE
Python
Bash
Git
VS Code
PCIe
DDR
Signal Integrity
BIST
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analytics
AI/ML
x86
GPU
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
AR/VR
Cloud Native
Quantum Physics
Object-Oriented Programming
Scripting Languages
System Verification
Test Engineering
NPI
Design for Manufacturing Test
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