Calibration Engineer (Compute Test, Agoura Hills)
$100,100 - $160,100 USD yearly
Originally posted 9 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves the development of hardware and software systems and algorithms for products within the Compute Test division.
What you'll do
- Develop calibration programs and embedded algorithms for Digital, DC, AC & RF instrument calibration in ATE equipment using C, C++, C#, and Python.
- Develop a calibration strategy document to define hardware circuits required for instrument accuracy.
- Participate in the development of hardware error budget and validate error terms using statistical analysis techniques.
- Develop offline and online tests to validate instrument calibration and hardware performance through simulations using VERILOG and SPICE.
- Debug problems identified by calibration programs and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
- Develop programs to incorporate external measurement equipment like DMM, spectrum analyzers, and power meters into calibration or validation programs.
What you'll need
- Experience creating programs and algorithms for various instruments using C, C++, C#, and Python.
- Experience creating calibration strategy documents to define necessary hardware circuits.
- Experience with VERILOG and/or SPICE.
- BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience.
This role has been open 25 days — below the 27-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
526
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Median days open
27 d
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Median salary
$169k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Teradyne | All employers we track in this specialty (526 roles · 76 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 68 | 526 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 85 | 2199 · 111 employers |
| Median days open | 25 d | 27 d (−2 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $169k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne (this employer) · 67 open roles · median 25 d
- Renesas Electronics · 41 open roles · median 25 d
- Infineon Technologies · 39 open roles · median 35 d
- Micron Technology · 28 open roles · median 34 d
- AMD · 26 open roles · median 40 d
- Qualcomm · 25 open roles · median 27 d
How we counted: 526 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 76 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 13 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.