ASIC Test Development Engineer

Cisco · San Jose, California · $167,700.00 to $245,200.00 · hybrid This is a hybrid role based out of our San Jose, CA office. As our next ASIC Test Development Engineer in Silicon Operations, you are the backbone of our ATE test bring-up process. You will collaborate with ASIC design teams in the Central Hardware Group, peer Test Engineers in Silicon Operations, and with Cisco Systems NPI teams. You will also work with Cisco’s manufacturing partners to triage any failures and manage the OSAT production test activities. You will be an ASIC Test Development Engineer in Silicon Operations focusing on the ATE test bring-up. You will partner with the Cisco ASIC team to bring up tests, characterize units, and release the test program to production. You will support pattern generation/debugging, identify gaps in test coverage, and design and implement new tests to improve coverage. You will work with Tier-1 OSATs to manage high-volume manufacturing tests and quality issues. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience) 4+ years’ experience in SOC/VLSI/ bring-up, production, characterization, and test engineering. Excellent working knowledge of Advantest 93000 tester (Smartest 7 and 8) or any other ATE testers for characterization and production testing. Highly skilled in writing code in C, C++, Java, 93k test methods, PERL, and Python. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art trends in DFT insertion techniques, including Scan, ATPG, JTAG, MBIST, PVT and SerDes. Experience with yield improvement and test time reduction activities. Strong teamwork & collaboration skills. Excellent problem solving & effective conflict resolution skills. An effective multi-functional communicator with strong interpersonal skills and multi-functional leadership to get results and change across organizations up to the executive level. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. High level of motivation and energy. The starting salary range posted for this position is $167,700.00 to $245,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.