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Hardware Test Lead

IBM
IBM Salary
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Your Role And Responsibilities

Hardware Test Lead, IBM Corporation, Austin, TX:

  • Develop python API (Application Programming Interface) for functional test development for Burn-In tests which includes IML(initial Machine load) in Burn-In mode, logic built in test, array built in test run IDLE test for Power and Telum chips for high stress conditions while bypassing PLLs (Phase locked loop).
  • Develop the python codebase for RBI run time Burn-In tests which includes runtime Burn-In IML, an Active Reliability Monitor with array and logic built in test and array repair with active clocking.
  • Perform End-to-End simulation regression pre silicon using FPGA (field programmable gate array) boards emulating processor chip models for Burn-In tests and RBI tests.
  • Perform design verification for Chip level I/Os such as PCle (Peripheral Component Interconnect) and Memory Bus using MESA simulation environment and by collecting AETs.
  • Perform pre-tests on wafers during wafer bring up for all Burn-In related tests including IML array built in test, and logic built in tests.
  • Use critical thinking to debug tools to determine root cause or issues and develop solutions for them.
  • Perform Burn-In tests on modules to improve shipped product quality level, reliability, and serviceability to P&Z system chips.
  • Debug test issues found during module test bringup.
  • Lead a team to further develop the burn-in test environment to accelerate defects in chips by applying stress conditions such as high temperature and high voltage.
  • Utilize: API (Application Programming Interface), Cadence Modus tool, Unix/Linux operating system skills, C , Python programming skills, Microprocessor architecture, Digital logic design, Git and Analog circuit skills.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Research Assistant, Test Analysis Engineer, Development Engineer, or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing API (Application Programming Interface), Cadence Modus tool, Unix/Linux operating system skills, C , Python programming skills, Microprocessor architecture, Digital logic design, Git and Analog circuit skills. $164528 to $212800 per year. Full time. V233.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Research Assistant, Test Analysis Engineer, Development Engineer, or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing API (Application Programming Interface), Cadence Modus tool, Unix/Linux operating system skills, C , Python programming skills, Microprocessor architecture, Digital logic design, Git and Analog circuit skills.

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