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$160k–$220k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Discretionary Bonus, Equity, Medical Benefits
Posted 50d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead hardware development for next-generation DSP and SerDes products to ensure functionality, reliability, and manufacturability. Develop and maintain ATE test programs while mentoring teams across Product, Operations, and Engineering.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and ATE development. Expertise in RF/Analog fundamentals, VLSI ATE, and hardware design tools like Allegro is essential.
Full job description
The Senior Staff Test Engineer will be responsible for leading hardware development for our next generation DSP and SerDes products. This role ensures hardware is functional, reliable, and manufacturable by systematically identifying and preventing failures—and requires deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will also play a key role in mentoring and upskilling teams across Product, CP/ATE/SLT, and Operations Engineering.
Base salary range is $160,000 – $220,000 a year. The base salary will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
Why Credo
Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent is required. Master’s Degree preferred.
10+ years of meaningful experience.
In depth knowledge of Semiconductor Manufacturing Process.
Proven experience in developments for Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
Deep understanding of RF and Analog Fundamental, Design for Test and Manufacturing Concepts.
Expertise in Semiconductor Test Methodology.
Experience working on Digital, Mixed Signal, RF/SOC, & PMIC Devices with hands on VLSI ATE experience. System level experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of hardware design methodology.
Strong knowledge of hardware design tools such as CAD, Allegro, and etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with internal team members and external suppliers to drive project execution.
You should be a standout colleague, work well independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for production, characterization, and qual on Advantest 93K test platform.
Perform pattern processing and conversion from design environments into tester-compatible formats.
Execute silicon characterization and validation across process, voltage, and temperature corners; analyze results to drive yield and performance improvements.
Work with DFT, design, and product engineering teams to define test requirements, improve test coverage, and close gaps.
Optimize test flows and methodologies to reduce overall test time and cost while ensuring high quality.
Drive correlation between simulation, bench, and tester environments.
Support high-volume manufacturing ramps, addressing test escapes, yield excursions, and test program robustness.
Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.
Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world. Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected].
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DSPSerDesSemiconductor ManufacturingATERFAnalogDesign for TestVLSIMixed SignalPMICCADAllegroAdvantest 93KSilicon CharacterizationYield1.6T
Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.
Offices: 110 Rio Robles, San Jose, CALIFORNIA 95134, US · Unit 103B, 1/F Enterprise Place (Bldg 9), No.5 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong, HongKong, Hong Kong, HK
Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.
Offices: 110 Rio Robles, San Jose, CALIFORNIA 95134, US · Unit 103B, 1/F Enterprise Place (Bldg 9), No.5 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong, HongKong, Hong Kong, HK