Principal Test Development Engineer

Marvell Technology • Santa Clara, CA

6d • $136,880 - $205,000

About The Position

Marvell is hiring a Principal Test Development Engineer in its Operations business group to test features on semiconductor chips for internal and external customers and ensure underperforming units are not shipped. The engineer will work closely with design teams to ensure chip features are testable and results meet customer specifications. The role may involve writing code or developing new testing strategies when chip capabilities exceed existing test equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 5–10 years of related professional experience, or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 3–5 years of experience.
• At least 6 years of test program development experience on the Advantest 93K ATE tester platform.
• At least 4 years of experience in ATE testing, test methodology, silicon processes, DFT/DFM, and high-speed digital testing.
• Demonstrable experience with C/C++, Perl, Python, and Linux.
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• A sense of urgency and accountability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop test programs on the Advantest 93K tester platform and design tester hardware for high-speed testing.
• Develop characterization, production, and wafer-sort test programs on the Advantest 93K tester.
• Create detailed test plans and documentation of test methodologies to meet product specifications.
• Participate in testability reviews with DFT/DFM teams to define and improve yield and test methodologies.
• Convert test patterns from the design simulation environment to ATE format.
• Lead test-flow optimization, test-time reduction, test insertions and removals, yield improvement, and release of production test programs with product engineers.
• Develop new code or testing strategies when chip capabilities exceed current testing equipment.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in bonus and equity plans, including a new-hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs.
• Mental health resources.
• Recognition and service awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal