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ATE Test Engineering Architect (R53911/as)

Cadence, San Jose, CA, United States


At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are seeking a

ATE Test Engineering Architect

to lead development and deployment of production test solutions for our

large complex SoCs deployed in our Emulation Products . This role owns ATE test strategy and execution from first silicon bring‑up through qualification and high‑volume manufacturing, working closely with design, DFT, and global manufacturing partners.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for engineers passionate about silicon quality, yield, and scalable test solutions.

Job Responsibilities:
Lead

ATE test development

for wafer sort (CP) and final test (FT)
Drive

first‑silicon bring‑up, debug, and characterization
Define test coverage, binning, guard‑banding, and production release criteria
Analyze yield and failure data; drive test‑related yield and quality improvements
Partner with

DFT, design, OSATs, and test houses

to ensure manufacturable solutions
Support qualification, production ramp, and sustained manufacturing
Mentor engineers and act as a technical test leader across product teams

Job Qualifications:
BS with a minimum of 12 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 8 years of experience
Strong hands‑on experience with

CP/FT test program development
Experience with Advantest 93K ATE platform
Solid understanding of

DFT and silicon debug
Proven experience supporting production and working with offshore test partners
Strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional communication skills