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Test Engineer

Efficient Computer
Location
San Francisco, Bay Area
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Supply Chain
Salary
$150,000 to $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience in a fabless or IDM environment
  • Hands-on DFT experience including scan insertion, ATPG, MBIST, and JTAG boundary scan
  • Experience generating and validating STIL patterns and working with test pattern delivery packages
  • ATE test program development experience on Advantest or Teradyne platforms
  • Experience supporting wafer probe and final test at an OSAT or test house, including load board bringup
  • Familiarity with power sequencing requirements and DFT entry flows for ATE test program development
Nice to have
  • Experience with embedded memory test including characterization and programming of non-volatile memory technologies
  • Exposure to high-speed serial interface test such as memory interfaces or camera and display interconnect protocols
  • Familiarity with DFT tools from major EDA vendors
  • Experience at a fabless startup or small team where test engineering scope is broad
  • Exposure to leading-edge process nodes at 28nm or below
What the job really is

As a Test Engineer at Efficient, you will be responsible for overseeing the test engineering process across multiple chip programs, from DFT strategy and ATPG pattern generation to ATE bringup and supplier coordination. You will collaborate closely with both internal hardware engineers and external partners to ensure successful test execution and yield optimization, while also developing scalable test infrastructure for future projects.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 to $190,000
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401K match
  • Company-paid benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific information on company culture or team dynamics
  • Role involves significant coordination with external partners, which may require flexible hours due to time zone differences
  • Focus on semiconductor test engineering may limit exposure to broader engineering practices
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