Test Engineer (ATE)
Company websitebroadcom.com (Broadcom, opens in new tab)
Base salary $121,900 to $195,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Jose Innovation Drive, CA
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- LocationSan Jose Innovation Drive, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (23 min ago) · observed since
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Job Description:
Broadcom is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join our Semiconductor Test Engineering team. In this role, you will focus on development of production, characterization, and qualification test programs to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance products for Broadcom’s diverse portfolio of SoCs and ASICs. You will collaborate with design, product, and quality engineering teams to drive test coverage, optimize test time, and deliver solutions from early silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for production, characterization, and qual on Advantest 93K test platform.
- Perform pattern processing and conversion from design environments into tester-compatible formats.
- Execute silicon characterization and validation across process, voltage, and temperature corners; analyze results to drive yield and performance improvements.
- Work with DFT, design, and product engineering teams to define test requirements, improve test coverage, and close gaps.
- Optimize test flows and methodologies to reduce overall test time and cost while ensuring high quality.
- Drive correlation between simulation, bench, and tester environments.
- Support high-volume manufacturing ramps, addressing test escapes, yield excursions, and test program robustness.
Qualifications
- Required: BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and of related experience, or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience
- Recent College graduates may apply
- Strong knowledge of digital and high speed test methodologies, scan/DFT concepts, and pattern processing.
- Hands-on experience with ATE platforms (Advantest or equivalent).
- Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, or C/C++.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, characterization methods.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with SoC, AI accelerators, networking, or high-speed SerDes devices.
- Familiarity with tester load board / probe card design, bring-up, and debug.
- Experience supporting high-volume production test and manufacturing transfer.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
Source: Broadcom on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($121,900) is above 12% of the 10,158 Software Engineering roles nationwide listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $161,000; the middle half runs from $140,000 to $191,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingTest Engineer (ATE)$121,900 to $195,000
R&D Software Engineer VMKernel$121,900 to $195,000
Physical Design Engineer$121,900 to $195,000
Design Engineer - Flow Development$121,900 to $195,000
Physical Design Engineer$121,900 to $195,000
R&D Engineer IC Design 4$121,900 to $195,000
Mixed Signal Digital Design Lead$121,900 to $195,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Test Engineer (ATE) (this listing) | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| R&D Software Engineer VMKernel | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Physical Design Engineer | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Design Engineer - Flow Development | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Physical Design Engineer | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| R&D Engineer IC Design 4 | $121,900 - $195,000 |
| Mixed Signal Digital Design Lead | $121,900 - $195,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
