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Principal Test Engineer jobs are open across software development, embedded systems, and hardware manufacturing industries, from automotive and aerospace to enterprise software, covering specializations in test automation, quality assurance strategy, and systems validation, at levels from senior engineer to principal and staff. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
As a test development principal engineer in the Operations business group, you will test features on the silicon semiconductor chips Marvell produces for internal and external customers. You will make sure we don’t ship out any underperforming units. You’ll work closely with design to make sure their chip features are testable and that the results meet the customer’s specifications. You may even have to write new code or develop new testing strategies when our chips outpace the capabilities of current testing equipment.What You Can Expect
- Test program development on the Advantest 93K tester platform and design tester hardware for high-speed testing.
- Develop characterization, production, and wafer sort test programs on the Advantest 93K tester.
- Create all the documentation for detail test plans and test methodologies to meet product specifications.
- Involve in the testability review with DFT/DFM teams to define and enhance yield and test methodologies.
- Test pattern conversion from design simulation environment to ATE format Playing a lead role in test flow optimization, test time reduction, insertion. removals, yield improvement, and release of production test programs with product engineers and interpersonal skills.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience.
- Minimum 6+ years of test program development experience on the Advantest 93K ATE tester platform.
- Demonstrable experience in ATE testing (critical skill), test methodology, silicon process, DFT/DFM, and high-speed digital testing experience required 4+ years experience and demonstrable experience with C/C++, Perl, Python, and Linux environment.
- Must have effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
138,400 - 204,800, $ per annumThe successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman73

- Raytheon22

- BAE Systems USA11

- Marvell Technology8

- Collins Aerospace6

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal test engineer jobs.
- 8 or more years of software testing experience with at least 3 in a lead or principal capacity
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Pytest, or similar tools
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD-integrated test pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Strong knowledge of API testing, performance testing, and test strategy across the full SDLC
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
- ISTQB Advanced or Expert certification, or equivalent demonstrated expertise in test architecture
Tips for Your Principal Test Engineer Job Search
Quantify test coverage impact on your resume
Hiring managers for principal-level roles want numbers, not duties. Replace vague statements with metrics like defect escape rates you reduced, test cycle time you cut, or the scale of automation frameworks you architected and owned end to end.
Highlight cross-functional leadership explicitly
Principal test engineers are expected to influence product and development teams, not just run QA. Call out specific examples where you defined test strategy, drove quality gates into the CI/CD pipeline, or changed how engineering teams approach testability upstream.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Filter openings by tech stack match
Principal roles are almost always stack-specific. Prioritize openings where your exact combination of test frameworks, languages, and tooling appears in the job description, since mismatched stacks are the most common reason senior candidates get filtered before a phone screen.
Prepare a system design answer for test infrastructure
Most principal test engineer interviews include a technical design round focused on test architecture, not just coding. Practice explaining how you would design a scalable test infrastructure from scratch, including parallelization, flakiness management, and reporting pipelines, for the company's product type.
Negotiate scope and reporting structure, not just pay
At the principal level, your leverage is organizational influence. Before accepting, clarify whether you have authority over test strategy across multiple teams, direct access to product leadership, and a path to shape quality culture, since those factors affect your day-to-day impact more than title alone.
Principal Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal test engineers?
The most active employers for principal test engineers right now are Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and BAE Systems USA, and the most openings are in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at companies running large-scale software platforms and hardware-software integrated products.
How many principal test engineer jobs are remote?
About 46% of principal test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's heavy focus on strategic and architectural work that does not require on-site presence. Fully remote options are most common in pure software roles, while embedded systems and hardware validation positions more often require some on-site access to lab equipment.
How do you become a principal test engineer?
Start by building deep expertise in test automation and quality strategy, then take on ownership of test architecture decisions at the team level. Progress to leading quality initiatives across multiple teams, mentoring other engineers, and influencing how testability is built into product design from the start. Principal-level recognition typically follows demonstrated impact on engineering quality outcomes, not just years of service.
Can you get hired as a principal test engineer without prior principal-level experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate principal-level impact in a senior role. Focus your resume on test infrastructure you designed, quality processes you established, and cross-team influence you exercised, even without the title. Some companies promote strong senior candidates directly when they can show ownership of system-wide test strategy and evidence of shaping engineering quality culture.
What does the principal test engineer interview process look like?
Expect a recruiter screen, a technical phone round covering automation and testing concepts, a system design session focused on test infrastructure architecture, and a behavioral round assessing leadership and cross-functional influence. Some companies add a take-home exercise or a live debugging session. Final rounds often include a panel with engineering managers and product leadership evaluating strategic thinking and communication.
Where can I find and apply to principal test engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to principal test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your specialization and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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