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Principal Engineer, Test Solutions Engineering (West Coast US)

Marvell Technology
September 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Santa Clara, California, United States
$185,390 - $277,700 USD yearly
Test Engineering Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Test Solutions Engineering (West Coast US)

Role Summary

Lead and build a regional Test Solutions Engineering (TSE) team on the U.S. West Coast to deliver ATE-based production test development for Marvell's custom data center ASICs. The role combines technical ownership of test architecture, NPI execution, and manufacturing readiness with people leadership and cross-functional partnership.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical experience: 10–15+ years in custom processor/ASIC product engineering, test engineering, DFT, or technology characterization.

Responsibilities

Accountable for test strategy, technical execution, and regional team development across product bring-up and volume manufacturing.

  • Serve as primary technical expert for ATE-based test development for new products.
  • Lead development, validation, and release of production test solutions and test programs.
  • Own test architecture and bring-up from design start through production ramp; drive root-cause analysis and silicon characterization.
  • Define test patterns, limits, screening methods, and test-time optimization opportunities.
  • Act as technical interface to customers and partner with design, DFT, product engineering, operations, and quality teams.
  • Support reliability qualifications, stress testing, and failure analysis; contribute to yield and process improvements.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor regional engineers; drive execution and align with global TSE resources.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, domain experience, and leadership ability.

  • 10–15+ years' experience in Custom Processor / ASIC product engineering, test engineering, DFT, or technology characterization.
  • Expertise in product engineering and test development and in Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
  • Strong knowledge of semiconductor process technology, reliability, and qualification methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead technical execution across complex programs and to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience supporting hyperscale or large enterprise customers is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required. Master's or PhD in EE/CS is preferred.

Compensation note: Expected base pay range (USD) 185,390–277,700 per annum. This role is eligible for bonus and equity programs.

Note: Hiring may require eligibility to access export-controlled technology; candidates may be subject to export license review.


About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.

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Date Posted: 2026-09-15