Freelance Hardware Verification Engineer Jobs in California

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview
Our product integration and verification group is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Hardware Verification Engineer with a background in digital hardware technology, test methodology, and/or product verification. In this role you will be responsible for developing and releasing product test and verification software to verify both the functionality and performance of our new innovative products. You will integrate across all development functions (HW, SW, Firmware etc.) to successfully bring our new products to market and transfer them to production. This opportunity is for a senior career professional with proven expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced test methodologies to validate new products for functional completeness, performance, and systemlevel robustness.

• Develop, debug, and deploy automated test code in an objectoriented environment, ensuring scalability, reliability, and longterm maintainability.
• Lead crossfunctional investigations by using functional and performance test results to identify, isolate, and resolve complex integration, interoperability, and performance issues across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Own the deployment of validation tests from early product development through factory release, ensuring smooth handoff, documentation, and support for manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influencing test strategy, reviewing test plans, and elevating engineering best practices across the organization.

All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and eager. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• BSEE or BSCE
• 3+ years of experience in hardware verification or product test engineering, with a strong focus on high-speed digital products and complex system level validation.
• Advanced proficiency in object-oriented programming, with experience in C# (preferred), Java, or C++ for automation, and test framework development.
• Expert in lab-based troubleshooting and root cause analysis, capable of driving cross functional teams through complex hardware, firmware, software systems.
• Highly proficient with high-speed test equipment, including high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs, and related instrumentation; experience with Teradyne ATE is a plus.
• Extensive experience validating high speed digital communication standards, such as PCIe Gen4 and above, including eye diagram evaluation.
• Strong command of signal integrity analysis techniques, including jitter decomposition, loss characterization, equalization, and PAM4 based measurements.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Compensation: 
The base salary range for this role is$132,500 - $212,000.This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.  

Benefits: 

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.  

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