Senior Staff Test Development Engineer – ATE/Semiconductor

Marvell Technology

. Test features on Marvell’s semiconductor chips for internal and external customers .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesSenior💰 $120,200 - $177,820 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test program development on the Advantest 93K ATE tester platform, with a strong focus on high-speed digital testing, test methodology, and collaboration with design teams to ensure testability. Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Perl, and Python within a Linux environment.

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Test Program DevelopmentAdvantest 93K ATE TesterC/C++ ProgrammingHigh-Speed Digital TestingDFT/DFM Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Test Program DevelopmentHigh-Speed TestingTest Methodology DocumentationC/C++ ProgrammingPerl ProgrammingPython ProgrammingLinux EnvironmentTest Flow OptimizationYield ImprovementCharacterization Testing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingCollaborationMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

Advantest 93K Tester Platform

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor TestingSilicon ProcessExport-Controlled InformationTestability Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPerlPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test features on Marvell’s semiconductor chips for internal and external customers
Develop test programs on the Advantest 93K tester platform
Design tester hardware for high-speed testing
Develop characterization, production, and wafer sort test programs
Create detailed test plans and test methodology documentation
Participate in testability reviews with DFT/DFM teams
Convert test patterns from design simulation environments to ATE format
Lead test flow optimization, test time reduction, insertion/removal, yield improvement, and release of production test programs with product engineers
Ensure underperforming semiconductor units are not shipped
Collaborate with design teams to ensure chip features are testable and results meet customer specifications
Develop new code and testing strategies when chips exceed current testing equipment capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience
Minimum 6+ years of test program development experience on the Advantest 93K ATE tester platform
4+ years of ATE testing, test methodology, silicon process, DFT/DFM, and high-speed digital testing experience
Demonstrable experience with C/C++, Perl, Python, and Linux environment
Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
Excellent problem solving, teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law; applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and equity plans
New hire equity grant
Annual equity refreshers
Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
Family support programs
Mental health resources
Recognition and service awards