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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Test Development Engineering - **Company:** ONI INVESTMENTS LLC - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $280,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Signal Integrity, Network Switches, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing, Bare Metal - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/head-of-test-development-engineering-ethernovia-inc-9012108 ## About the Role Professional Background * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field * 12+ years of experience in fabless semiconductor operations, specifically for complex, high-performance SOCs or networking ICs. * Expert in ATE 93K platform and Smartest, test method libraries and design of test hardware with robust SI/PI for wafer and final test. * Expertise with iJTAG, Scan (SSN), MBIST, Sensor, SerDes, LSIO/HSIO testing, security fusing and test automation for multi-site (x8, x16) parallel testing. * Expert in SLT testing using bare-metal, functional DVFS and benchmark testing and expert in multi-site handler automation framework and test log standards. * Experience with Analog characterizing high-speed communication chips on ATE and System to ensure all IO parameters are characterized and tested. * Experience defining DFT/DFM/DFD requirements for Ethernet PHY and Switch products and experience with scan and memory dump for debug. * Experience navigating the Automotive electronics ecosystem, including IATF 16949, ISO 26262, Safe launch and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). Technical Leadership & Skills: * Understanding of high-bandwidth data-path products (Ethernet, Switching, or high-speed SerDes). * Expert level experience with ATE and SLT test hardware, test program development, high speed IO analog characterization and test automation. * Understanding of product life cycle from concept to end of life and leading pre-silicon review and readiness to enable seamless post-silicon bring-up Nice to Have (The "Competitive Advantage"): * Experience with simulation, pattern generation, and pattern conversion. * Experience delivering high speed SerDes products to Tier-1 automotive OEMs. * Experience negotiating with and managing hardware vendors and OSATs. ## Description The Head of Product Development Engineering will be responsible for taking Ethernovia's products from NPI to HVM. This position requires a leader who is hands-on with semiconductor test development. You will bridge the gap between world-class networking chip designs and high-volume, automotive-grade silicon testing. 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