Test Engineer (ATE)

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$82,500–$132,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 27, 2027

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Below market

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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 280 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Test Engineer (ATE)

The Test Engineer (ATE) joins the Semiconductor Test Engineering team to develop production, characterization, and qualification test programs for SoCs and ASICs. This role involves developing, debugging, and maintaining ATE test programs on the Advantest 93K platform, performing pattern processing, and executing silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature corners. The engineer will collaborate with design, product, and quality teams to drive test coverage, optimize test time, and manage high-volume manufacturing ramps. Required skills include knowledge of digital and high-speed test methodologies, scan/DFT concepts, and semiconductor device physics. Candidates should possess hands-on experience with ATE platforms and proficiency in Python or C/C++. The work focuses on driving correlation between simulation, bench, and tester environments while addressing yield excursions and test program robustness.

What does a Test Engineer earn?

Median $125289 from 36 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for production, characterization, and qualification on Advantest 93K platforms.
  • Perform pattern processing and conversion from design environments into tester-compatible formats.
  • Execute silicon characterization and validation across process, voltage, and temperature corners to improve yield.
  • Define test requirements and improve test coverage in coordination with DFT and design teams.
  • Optimize test flows and methodologies to reduce overall test time and manufacturing costs.
  • Drive correlation between simulation, bench, and tester environments.
  • Support high-volume manufacturing ramps by addressing test escapes and yield excursions.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or related experience), or an MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of digital and high-speed test methodologies, scan/DFT concepts, and pattern processing.
  • Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as Advantest or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, or C/C++.
  • Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and characterization methods.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience with SoC, AI accelerators, networking, or high-speed SerDes devices (preferred).
  • Familiarity with tester load board/probe card design, bring-up, and debug (preferred).

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