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# Senior Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Advantest Corp
- **Location:** Lake Forest, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Analog Electronics, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Serial Peripheral Interface, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-test-engineer-lake-forest-ca--e8ea90b9-6053-4b97-9607-a1cc0dc7af13

## About the Role

Software Testing, Software Engineering, Instrumentation, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Firmware, Testing, Automation, Test Program, Manufacturing, Data Analysis, * S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.

 * 5+ years of experience in semiconductor test, validation, product engineering, or related fields.
 * Hands-on experience with SLT, Burn-In, ATE, semiconductor validation, or manufacturing test systems.
 * Experience developing automated test software using Python, C#, C++, or similar languages.
 * Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit fundamentals, schematics, instrumentation, and board-level debugging.
 * Experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, and PCIe.
 * Experience with statistical analysis, yield analysis, test correlation, and large test datasets.
 * Must be willing to work onsite in our Lake Forest, CA office., * Experience with semiconductor SLT, Burn-In, HPC, or ATE platforms.
 * Experience with automated characterization and high-volume manufacturing test.
 * Experience correlating device performance across multiple test platforms and environments.
 * Experience with test-data analytics, dashboards, and automated reporting.

Additional Requirements

 * Willingness to work in an on-prem and on-site setup (No Hybrid) in Lake Forest, CA.
 * Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.

## Description

Hands-on Senior Software Test Engineer responsible for test architecture, automation, device characterization, system integration, data analysis, and debugging across SLT, Burn-In, HPC, and semiconductor manufacturing test platforms. The role works directly across semiconductor testers, automated handlers, hardware, firmware, software, instrumentation, thermal systems, test programs, and manufacturing environments., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for semiconductor devices and SLT, Burn-In, HPC, and manufacturing platforms.

 * Develop test programs, automation, scripts, and tools using Python, C#, C++, or similar languages.
 * Define test methodologies, validation plans, acceptance criteria, and production test requirements.
 * Perform electrical, thermal, functional, and device characterization.
 * Correlate test results across ATE, SLT, Burn-In, validation, and manufacturing environments.
 * Develop automated data collection, analysis, reporting, and yield-monitoring solutions.
 * Analyze test data to identify yield excursions, device behavior, performance trends, and root causes.
 * Define test infrastructure, instrumentation, and system requirements for new products and platforms.
 * Debug hardware and system issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other lab equipment.
 * Work closely with hardware, software, firmware, thermal, product, and manufacturing engineering teams.
 * Support new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, customer integration, and production ramp.
 * All other duties as assigned.