Staff ATE Test Engineer

Job Title

Staff ATE Test Engineer

Role Summary

Join AMD's Test Engineering team to develop and validate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions for microprocessors. Own post-silicon characterization, test pattern development, debug, and infrastructure to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturability.

Work cross-functionally with Design, Platform, and Hardware Infrastructure teams to deliver production-ready test flows and cost-efficient test strategies.

Experience Level

Senior — typical experience: 7+ years in semiconductor test, product engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and debug ATE test patterns, flows, and firmware for development and production.
• Perform post-silicon characterization, performance optimization, and device marginality analysis.
• Design, validate, and troubleshoot ATE hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate with design, product, and HWI teams to define test infrastructure and product specifications.
• Collect and analyze test data to drive engineering decisions and root-cause analysis.
• Optimize yield, test cost, and overall product cost structure.
• Develop load boards, probe cards, and other test fixtures as required.
• Mentor team members and develop scalable automation and standardization across product lines.

Requirements

Required skills and constraints; preferred items listed separately.

• Hands-on experience developing and debugging ATE test content and flows.
• Post-silicon characterization and silicon debug experience for SoC or microprocessor products.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux and Windows environments and common development tools (Git, VS Code, Bash).
• Practical scripting experience (Python or similar) for test automation and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and data presentation skills.
• Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred / nice-to-have:

• Experience with Advantest V93K (SMT8) and test pattern conversion tools.
• Knowledge of SCAN, BIST, functional ATE test pattern debug, and probe card or load board development.
• Background in GPU or x86 architecture and silicon performance optimization (power, frequency, performance management).
• Practical experience applying AI/ML for continuous improvement and related tooling.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.