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Test Engineer

AMD· Engineering
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San Jose, CA$196kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

AMD is seeking a motivated and experienced Test Engineer to lead strategic initiatives in test methodologies and Automated Test Equipment (ATE), mentor engineers, and drive technical leadership across multiple products and programs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical authority for complex test engineering challenges across multiple products and development programs.
  • Define and drive long-term test architecture, methodologies, and strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional work spanning Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Diagnostics, and Manufacturing.
  • Influence technical decisions that impact multiple product families and future technology roadmaps.
  • Architect and develop advanced ATE test programs, test methods, and automation solutions.
  • Drive improvements in test coverage, quality, efficiency, test time reduction, and cost optimization.
  • Develop innovative debugging methodologies and root cause analysis techniques for first-silicon bring-up and production readiness.
  • Lead deployment of next-generation test platforms and infrastructure.
  • Own projects and initiatives with significant business, manufacturing, and customer impact.
  • Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to align test strategies with product objectives.
  • Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans to support successful product execution.
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Mentor staff and junior engineers.
  • Establish technical best practices and drive engineering excellence.
  • Lead technical reviews and provide guidance across organizations.
  • Influence technical direction beyond direct reporting relationships.

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in semiconductor test development, ATE systems, and product bring-up.
  • Strong knowledge of test methodologies, characterization, yield improvement, and debug techniques.
  • Proven record of leading technically complex projects with broad organizational impact.
  • Strong software development skills such as C/C++, Python, Java, or similar, and automation experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive innovation.
  • Expertise with Advantest T2000, V93K, or equivalent ATE platforms.
  • Experience developing scalable test infrastructure and automation solutions.
  • Patent, publication, or significant innovation contributions.
  • Experience leading cross-site and external partner collaborations.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

Skills

Required:Technical leadershipTest architecture & strategyATE & test program developmentDebugging & root cause analysisProgramming

Benefits

  • Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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