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# Senior Application Engineer

- **Company:** Advantest Corp
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Cluster Analysis, Data Compression, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), NumPy, Systems Development Life Cycle, Tensorflow, Microsoft Copilot, Software Engineering, Tcl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Scripting, Feature Engineering, Pytorch, Pandas, Yield Optimization, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-application-engineer-san-jose-ca--1418858c-c7b2-4f76-b159-ab3d26a8d785

## About the Role

Software Engineering, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Test Patterns, DFT (Design for Test), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Root Cause Analysis, Scalable System Development, Tcl-Tk, Automation, Python Programming/Scripting Language, BE/ME Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or related professions with at least 5-8 years working experience in software development

 * Strong expertise in Scan architectures, compression techniques, fault simulation and coverage metrics
 * Strong programming expertise in C,C++ or Python and experience in data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design in Linux OS
 * Hands-on experience in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and

data handling (Pandas, NumPy)

 * Knowledge of classification, clustering, anomaly detection and feature engineering for semiconductor/test datasets
 * Strong attention to details, verbal communication and written skill sets, and ability to work with a highly diverse team-structured environment with positive attitude is mandatory
 * Ability to work in a fast paced, project oriented, team environment and escalate any critical issues to the senior management.

Desired

 * Experience in electronic measurements/design, and ATE testing, preferably in the digital and High-Speed application domain
 * Contributions to test optimization/yield improvement frameworks
 * Exposure to GenAI/Copilot-style assistants for debugging or automation
 * Experience working with large silicon datasets (production scale)

## Description

* Lead development of iJTAG (IEEE 1687) based test solutions, including scan network modeling, instrument access, and test pattern execution.
 * Design and implement DFT methodologies including scan, BIST, and hierarchical access mechanisms.
 * Build AI/ML features in DFT tools for pattern compaction, failure prediction, and scan-failure root-cause analysis
 * Develop scalable automation frameworks in Python/C++ and streamline DFT workflows using Tcl/Perl/Shell
 * Build APIs and pipelines for Large-scale data ingestion (ATE logs, STIL/WGL patterns) and data processing and visualization dashboards