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Dexcom

SW Test Development Engineer 1

San Diego, CA · On-site

For this role, you would be joining Dexcom's Software R&D, Data Platform Test Engineering team. Where you come in: * You will participate in building quality into products by writing automated tests ...

Dexcom

Sr SW Test Development Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$117K - $152K/yr

As a Sr SW Test Development Engineer, the candidate will support test FW feature interfaces, validate CGM Transmitter performance. This role reports to Manager of SW Development Engineering and works ...

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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for test development in California is $48.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.74 and $62.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is test development?

Test development is the process of designing, creating, and validating assessment tools such as exams, quizzes, or standardized tests. This process involves defining the purpose of the test, constructing test items, reviewing them for quality, and conducting statistical analyses to ensure reliability and validity. Test developers often work in educational, psychological, or professional certification contexts to measure knowledge, skills, or abilities accurately. The goal is to create fair, unbiased tests that provide meaningful information about the test takers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Test Development, and why are they important?

To excel in Test Development, strong analytical skills, a background in educational measurement or psychometrics, and a relevant degree such as education, psychology, or statistics are essential. Familiarity with test authoring platforms, statistical analysis software (like SPSS or R), and knowledge of standards such as item response theory (IRT) are typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective collaboration are key soft skills for designing fair and valid assessments. These skills ensure the creation of reliable, unbiased, and meaningful tests that accurately measure intended outcomes.

What is the difference between Test Development vs Test Analysis?

AspectTest DevelopmentTest Analysis
Primary FocusDesigning and creating tests and assessmentsInterpreting test results and analyzing data
Required SkillsCurriculum design, item writing, psychometricsData analysis, statistical skills, reporting
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, testing companiesResearch organizations, educational settings
CertificationsPsychometric certifications often preferredData analysis or psychometric certifications

Test Development focuses on creating assessments, while Test Analysis involves interpreting results and analyzing data. Both roles are essential in the testing industry, often working together to ensure valid and reliable assessments.

What are some common challenges faced in a Test Development role, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge in Test Development is ensuring that assessments are both valid and reliable while meeting tight deadlines. Balancing subject matter expertise with psychometric principles can also be demanding, particularly when collaborating with content experts and statisticians. Clear communication, careful project planning, and continuous professional development help address these challenges. Additionally, staying updated on assessment standards and using feedback from pilot tests can greatly improve test quality.
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Infographic showing various Test Development job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,464 per year, or $48.8 per hour.
Lead ATE Test Development Engineer - LPU

Lead ATE Test Development Engineer - LPU

Nvidia Corporation

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 hours ago

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a Lead ATE Test Development Engineer to join our LPU team! We are looking for a creative and highly experienced ATE Test Development Engineer Lead for our LPU products! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself for three decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing - with the GPU acting as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as "the AI computing company." We're looking to grow our company and build our teams with the smartest people in the world. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.
We need a motivated individual who will help transfer LPU products from design engineering to mass production. Along with ATE test development, you will be exposed to all aspects of the LPU silicon lifecycle, from process engineering to SLT testing, to Silicon validation to system production testing and eventually Datacenter deployment. In addition, your responsibilities will include working with overseas manufacturing teams to increase yields, test coverage, and capacity, and reduce production costs. If you are passionate about building the highest quality server products that will change the world, then we really want to hear from you.
What You'll be Doing:
  • Serve as the lead for defining, developing, implementing and supporting ATE test development. This includes, defining test programs, driving test hardware development, leading bring up of new silicon, characterization and enabling production release of our latest LPU product.
  • Develop test methods and provide guidance on streamlining test program development to provide the best possible coverage on ATE to reduce DPPM downstream.
  • Work closely with the SLT and system validation teams to understand how failures at the system level can be replicated on ATE to implement critical tests and/or test conditions on ATE
  • Work collaboratively with the system architects, silicon design, and operations teams to understand the chip application in field and implement new test strategies on ATE to improve reliability and DPPM in the field.
  • Actively participate with cross functional teams including Product Development Engineering, DFT, and IC design to efficiently debug product failures and implement optimal solutions.

What we need to see:
  • Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in IC Design, application or ATE testing of VLSI.
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Advantest 93K ATE platform (SmarTest 7 and 8) are essential
  • Critical thinking, good communication 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:
  • Test Hardware design knowledge specifically for Signal and Power integrity
  • System level testing/validation exposure
  • Product engineering experience, such as yield analysis, vmin/fmax characterization, defect analysis
  • Linux operating systems, and programming languages such as Perl/Python and/or C/C++, Java
  • Industry experience with high power, high volume deployment of high quality and reliable SOCs via ATE test development

Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5, and 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD for Level 6.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 3, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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