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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
Marvell is expanding its global Test Solutions Engineering (TSE) organization and seeking an experienced Manager to establish, staff, and lead a new TSE team in the Santa Clara US region.The TSE organization owns ATE based production test development and plays a critical role in optimizing cost, quality, and NPI execution for Marvell’s custom data center silicon. This role has both organizational leadership responsibilities and deep technical ownership across new product introduction and high volume manufacturing readiness.
You will be responsible for building the regional team, developing talent, driving execution, and partnering globally to support rapid production ramps for hyperscale customers.
What You Can Expect
Team Building & Organizational Leadership
- Build and scale the West Coast Test Solutions Engineering team, including hiring, onboarding, and developing engineering talent.
- Establish team structure, follow existing workflows, and technical best practices to support global TSE operations.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, performance management, and long‑term career development for the team.
- Foster a collaborative, high‑execution culture across regional and global teams.
Program & Technical Leadership
- Lead end‑to‑end New Product Introduction (NPI) for assigned programs, from design start through production ramp.
- Own test strategy definition, architecture, and overall solution readiness for high‑volume manufacturing.
- Drive silicon bring‑up, debug, and characterization to validate production test coverage and performance.
- Ensure test solutions meet product requirements for quality, cost, and schedule.
Customer & Cross‑Functional Engagement
- Serve as the primary technical and managerial interface to customers for test strategy alignment and issue resolution.
- Partner closely with design, DFT, product and test engineering, manufacturing operations, and quality teams across multiple regions.
Quality, Reliability & Sustaining Engineering
- Support reliability qualifications, stress testing, and customer return analysis.
- Lead root‑cause analysis and drive corrective actions across engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives across test processes, yield, and test cost.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10-15 years of experience in Custom processor / ASIC Product Engineering, Test Engineering, DFT, or Technology Characterization.
- Demonstrated success managing or leading engineering teams, preferably across geographies.
-
Strong understanding of:
- Product Engineering and Test Development
- Design‑for‑Test (DFT)
- Semiconductor devices and process technology
- Quality and reliability practices
- Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and drive cross‑functional alignment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in EE/CS (experience level dependent).
Experience hiring and building new teams or leading organizational expansion.
Experience supporting hyperscale or large enterprise customers.
Experience working with global or distributed engineering teams.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
185,390 - 277,700, $ 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.
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.
#LI-TT1About 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
Marvell is expanding its global Test Solutions Engineering (TSE) organization and seeking an experienced Manager to establish, staff, and lead a new TSE team in the Santa Clara US region.The TSE organization owns ATE based production test development and plays a critical role in optimizing cost, quality, and NPI execution for Marvell’s custom data center silicon. This role has both organizational leadership responsibilities and deep technical ownership across new product introduction and high volume manufacturing readiness.
You will be responsible for building the regional team, developing talent, driving execution, and partnering globally to support rapid production ramps for hyperscale customers.
What You Can Expect
Team Building & Organizational Leadership
- Build and scale the West Coast Test Solutions Engineering team, including hiring, onboarding, and developing engineering talent.
- Establish team structure, follow existing workflows, and technical best practices to support global TSE operations.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, performance management, and long‑term career development for the team.
- Foster a collaborative, high‑execution culture across regional and global teams.
Program & Technical Leadership
- Lead end‑to‑end New Product Introduction (NPI) for assigned programs, from design start through production ramp.
- Own test strategy definition, architecture, and overall solution readiness for high‑volume manufacturing.
- Drive silicon bring‑up, debug, and characterization to validate production test coverage and performance.
- Ensure test solutions meet product requirements for quality, cost, and schedule.
Customer & Cross‑Functional Engagement
- Serve as the primary technical and managerial interface to customers for test strategy alignment and issue resolution.
- Partner closely with design, DFT, product and test engineering, manufacturing operations, and quality teams across multiple regions.
Quality, Reliability & Sustaining Engineering
- Support reliability qualifications, stress testing, and customer return analysis.
- Lead root‑cause analysis and drive corrective actions across engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives across test processes, yield, and test cost.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10-15 years of experience in Custom processor / ASIC Product Engineering, Test Engineering, DFT, or Technology Characterization.
- Demonstrated success managing or leading engineering teams, preferably across geographies.
-
Strong understanding of:
- Product Engineering and Test Development
- Design‑for‑Test (DFT)
- Semiconductor devices and process technology
- Quality and reliability practices
- Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and drive cross‑functional alignment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in EE/CS (experience level dependent).
Experience hiring and building new teams or leading organizational expansion.
Experience supporting hyperscale or large enterprise customers.
Experience working with global or distributed engineering teams.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
185,390 - 277,700, $ 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.
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
- Tesla25
- Northrop Grumman23
- L3Harris14
- Apple12
- BAE Systems USA9
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware34
- Technology & Software14
- Manufacturing12
- Media & Entertainment8
- Aerospace & Defense7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineering manager jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance engineering
- Proven experience managing or leading a QA or test engineering team
- Hands-on expertise with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Pytest, or Appium
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into DevOps workflows
- Experience with performance, regression, and integration testing methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Test Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify test coverage and defect outcomes
Your resume needs numbers tied to testing results, not just tools used. Show the percentage of defect escape rate reduced, the size of the QA team you led, or the number of test cycles accelerated. Hiring managers for this role distinguish impact from activity.
Highlight your automation framework decisions
Test engineering managers are evaluated on architectural judgment, not just execution. Call out frameworks you chose, the reasoning behind that choice, and what the team migrated away from. Candidates who explain trade-offs stand out over those who list tool names.
Target openings that match your domain depth
Testing strategy in embedded systems is distinct from web platform QA. Filter your search by industry vertical and read job descriptions for domain-specific tooling like HIL testing, CAN bus, or API contract testing. Applying within your domain shortens the interview process significantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Prepare for the people-management interview layer
Interviewers will probe how you handle a team member who resists automation adoption or a deadline conflict between dev and QA. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you resolved cross-functional friction, not just technical problems. Generic answers about collaboration don't land at this level.
Negotiate scope into your offer conversation
Before accepting, clarify team headcount, reporting structure, and whether you'll own tooling budget. Test engineering managers often discover post-hire that their authority is narrower than the title implies. Asking these questions during negotiation signals maturity and protects your ability to succeed.
Test Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most test engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most test engineering managers right now include Tesla, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in organizations scaling their CI/CD pipelines or expanding embedded and platform testing teams.
How many test engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 25% of test engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability highest for roles focused on software platform QA, API testing, and automation architecture. Positions tied to hardware validation, embedded systems, or lab-based testing environments are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a test engineering manager?
Most test engineering managers follow a path from individual contributor QA engineer to a senior or lead role, then into management. Building credibility means owning an automation framework end to end, mentoring junior testers, and driving cross-functional alignment between QA and engineering. Volunteering to coordinate test planning for a major release often creates the first management opening.
Can you get hired as a test engineering manager without prior management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate leadership through project ownership rather than direct reports. Candidates who have led test strategy for a product launch, defined QA standards across a team, or built an automation framework from scratch often compete successfully for first-time manager roles, particularly at growth-stage companies where formal hierarchies are still forming.
What does the test engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically opens with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview covering automation architecture, defect triage methodology, and tooling decisions. A cross-functional panel then assesses how you collaborate with product and engineering leadership. Most processes include a take-home or live systems design exercise and close with a behavioral round focused on team management and conflict resolution.
Where can I find and apply to test engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to test engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience, domain, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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