Principal ATE Test Development Engineer
Marvell Technology
Santa Clara, CA · Posted September 27, 2026
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About the job
About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
As a test development principal engineer in the Operations business group, you will test features on the silicon semiconductor chips Marvell produces for internal and external customers. You will make sure we don’t ship out any underperforming units. You’ll work closely with design to make sure their chip features are testable and that the results meet the customer’s specifications. You may even have to write new code or develop new testing strategies when our chips outpace the capabilities of current testing equipment.
What You Can Expect
• Demonstrated strong test engineering concepts by utilizing ATE as a tool to develop and implement test solutions, bringing up from the engineering phase to production.
• Experience in load board design, drive HW design team, and debugged hardware on high-speed test development.
• Develop test code, characterization, production, and wafer sort test programs experiences. • Create all the documentation for test plans and test methodologies to meet product specifications and delivery schedule. • Test pattern conversion from design simulation environment to ATE format. • Play a lead role of flowing test standardization, test flow optimization, test time reduction, yield improvement, and test program release procedure.
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience. • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience. • Minimum 6+ years of test program development experience on the Advantest 93K ATE and/Teradyne tester platform.
• Experience in ATE testing, test methodology, silicon process, DFT/DFM, and High-speed interface testing, Mixed-signal testing, and Security provisioning test development.
• Must have effective interpersonal, teamwork, transparency, and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 136,880 - 205,000, $ per annum
The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com .
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To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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