Principal Test Engineer
Marvell
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Practise the Principal Test Engineer at Marvell interview free →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 senior staff 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 • Test program development on the Advantest 93K tester platform and design tester hardware for high-speed testing. • Develop characterization, production, and wafer sort test programs on the Advantest 93K tester. • Create all the documentation for detail test plans and test methodologies to meet product specifications. • Involve in the testability review with DFT/DFM teams to define and enhance yield and test methodologies. • Test pattern conversion from design simulation environment to ATE format. • Play a lead role in test flow optimization, test time reduction, insertion. removals, yield improvement, and release of production test programs with product engineers and interpersonal skills. • Has an inherent sense of urgency and accountability. • Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 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 tester platform. • Demonstrable experience in ATE testing (critical skill), test methodology, silicon process, DFT/DFM, and high-speed digital testing experience required 4+ years experience and demonstrable experience with C/C++, Perl, Python, and Linux environment. • Must have effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills. • Excellent problem solving, teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal skills. • Has an inherent sense of urgency and accountability. • Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
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 With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page. 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. Interview Integrity 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. #LI-UN1
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