Staff Test Development Engineer

Job Title

Staff Test Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and deliver automatic test equipment (ATE) test programs and test hardware for enterprise processors in support of product introduction and high-volume production. Work within Product Engineering to own test modules or overall test programs, validate test content during silicon bring-up, and release robust test solutions that meet quality, yield, and test-time targets.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical experience guideline: BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years of relevant ATE/test development, silicon bring-up, or production test experience.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include developing test content, validating test solutions, and improving production metrics.

• Partner with IP design, validation, and architecture teams to develop, validate, and debug test patterns and ensure IP content coverage.
• Build and maintain test program infrastructure using Best Known Methods.
• Evaluate and validate new product features, test conditions, methodologies, and test content during initial silicon bring-up.
• Perform silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature corners.
• Correlate and release test programs for high-volume production environments.
• Lead initiatives to reduce test time, debug yield issues, and improve product quality and other KPIs.
• Support product qualification and assist in debugging customer returns.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience are listed first, followed by preferred additions.

• Must-have: Hands-on experience developing and validating ATE test programs and patterns; experience with silicon bring-up and production test release.
• Must-have: Strong programming/scripting ability (examples: C, C++, Python, Perl, Ruby, Java) and familiarity with version control.
• Must-have: Experience with silicon characterization, statistical analysis, and debugging yield/test issues.
• Must-have: Proficiency with Windows and Unix/Linux environments and strong verbal and written communication skills for global collaboration.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Hands-on experience with Advantest 93K ATE platforms and ATE loadboard design.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Understanding of JTAG, BIST, and high-speed I/O (HSIO) concepts.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Deep knowledge of modern computer architecture and familiarity with specific statistical tools or methods used for test optimization.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable discipline. Typical experience expectation: BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years in relevant ATE/test development or equivalent professional experience.

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.