Senior Systems Quality Engineer (Integrated System Test, Sunnyvale)
Teradyne · Sunnyvale, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $162k–$259k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Teradyne (industrial) in Sunnyvale, CA.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation, Tooling
- Base pay
- $162k–$259k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $100k–$153k. This one lists $162k–$259k.
Median of the low and high ends of 117 live postings that list pay, out of 227 quality engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 226 other live quality postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 69% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$149k, from 113 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 75%
- FMEA 49%
- Supplier quality 44%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 42%
- AS9100 41%
- ISO 9001 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from TeradyneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!
We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.
Our Purpose
Teradyne is a global technology company delivering dynamic solutions to complex testing challenges. Our customers are the world’s leading technology companies, partnering with us to bring innovative products to market faster and solve increasingly complex engineering challenges. We operate in a fast-paced environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a Senior Systems Quality Engineer specializing in System-Level Validation, Integration Testing, and Test Automation to help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of complex software and hardware solutions used in semiconductor test and automation environments. You will work closely with Software, Systems, Hardware, Applications, and Product Engineering teams to validate end-to-end system functionality, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and drive quality improvements throughout the product development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is a motivated collaborator and effective communicator who enjoys understanding how integrated systems work, solving challenging technical problems, leveraging automation to improve quality, efficiency, and release confidence, and providing technical leadership to engineers through mentoring, guidance, and coordination of complex validation efforts.
It's an exciting time to join the team. Teradyne is growing rapidly to meet market demand, and the Quality Engineering team plays a critical role in evaluating product functionality, performance, reliability, and security. Through system-level validation, integration testing, automation, and data-driven quality engineering practices, we help deliver high-quality solutions that exceed customer expectations.
- •Lead the planning, development, and execution of system-level test strategies, test plans, test cases, and validation activities for complex hardware and software solutions.
- •Design, develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test solutions to validate functionality, reliability, performance, and end-to-end system workflows.
- •Troubleshoot, isolate, and drive resolution of complex issues across software, hardware, networking, and integrated system components.
- •Drive improvements to quality engineering processes, test methodologies, automation frameworks, and validation practices to increase efficiency, coverage, and product quality.
- •Develop and enhance test automation solutions using modern programming and scripting languages while integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
- •Collaborate closely with Product Management, Development, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and QE teams to define quality objectives, validation strategies, and release readiness criteria.
- •Analyze test results, quality metrics, and system behavior to identify product risks, communicate findings, and provide actionable recommendations.
- •Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the adoption of best practices in system validation, automation, and quality engineering.
- •Provide technical leadership across validation initiatives by guiding engineers, coordinating test execution, reviewing technical approaches, and helping drive alignment across project teams.
All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.
- •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- •10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, Systems Validation, or a related engineering discipline.
- •Extensive experience performing system-level, integration, and end-to-end testing of complex software and hardware systems.
- •Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and system-level troubleshooting.
- •Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as C# or C++, with experience developing and maintaining test automation solutions.
- •Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for test automation, tooling, and analysis.
- •Experience implementing automated testing within CI/CD environments using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
- •Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues spanning multiple system components.
- •Demonstrated ability to lead testing efforts, influence cross-functional teams, mentor and guide engineers, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- •Experience working within Agile development environments using tools such as Jira.
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