
Manager, ATE Test Development
At a glance
Highlights
- Attractive salary range
- Generous equity and benefits
- Cutting‑edge AI computing company
Heads up
- Onsite in Santa Clara
- 8+ years required
Why this role might suit you
A seasoned test engineering leader can drive ATE strategy, mentor a high‑performing team, and shape yield‑focused automation at a world‑leading AI computing firm.
Skills
About the role
We are looking for a creative ATE Test Engineering Manager. NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself for three decades. In 1999, we invented the GPU, which fueled the PC gaming market's growth. It redefined modern computer graphics and changed parallel computing. The GPU serves as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that perceive and interpret their surroundings. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company and build our teams with the smartest individuals across the globe. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.
We need a creative individual who will help transfer LPU products from design engineering to mass production. You will be exposed to various aspects of building and testing NVIDIA products, from chips to assembled boards. In addition, your responsibilities will include working with overseas manufacturing teams to increase yields, test coverage and capacity, and reducing production costs. If you are passionate about building the highest quality products that will change the world, then we would love to learn more about you.
What you'll be doing:
Lead a team of hardworking engineers developing test and automation solutions
Define test strategies/roadmap and find opportunities for improvement
Drive cross-functional workflow improvements including automation, simulation, and AI
Provide technical mentorship and strategic direction for the team
Develop and track KPIs to measure test process effectiveness and efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive new product development and introduction activities
Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs evolve
What we need to see:
Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of relevant experience ATE testing (emphasis on SRAM testing); 4 years of experience of leading a team
Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Advantest 93K ATE platform (SmarTest 8) is critical
Critical thinking, good communication, leadership and collaboration skills
Excellent debugging and analytical skills
Understanding of DFT insertion techniques including SCAN, ATPG, MBIST and IOBIST.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Knowledge of active thermal management
Product engineering experience, such as yield analysis, vmin/fmax characterization, defect analysis
Ability and desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment
Teradyne UFlex experience
Experience with AI-assisted workflow using Cursor, Claude and ChatGPT to enhance efficiency of everyday work
Offering attractive salaries along with a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most sought-after employers. We have some of the most thoughtful and talented people in the world working for us. Due to unprecedented growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 30, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
Compensation
This QA Engineer role pays $184k-$288k/yr. Within typical range for qa engineer roles in United States.
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