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Sales Engineer

Teradyne

San Diego, CAJob$78–125K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$78–125K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Teradyne seeks an experienced Sales Engineer in San Diego to combine engineering expertise and semiconductor test industry experience with customer advocacy and sales support. The role manages customer relationships and business growth, develops sales strategies, and coordinates opportunities and product roadmaps with global teams. Candidates need 8+ years of relevant sales or marketing experience; the position requires local candidates and offers no visa sponsorship or relocation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Capital Equipment SalesSales MarketingSemiconductor TestATESLTDatacenter AILong-Cycle Design-InsCustomer Needs AnalysisSolution TranslationCommunicationAnalytical SkillsMBA

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Experience8+ Years Sales or Marketing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 (http://www.teradyne.com/) 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, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Teradyne’s semiconductor, product and automation solutions bring the technology of tomorrow to market fast and with high quality. We are transforming the way the industry tests chipsets for datacenter applications.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne has an opportunity for an experienced Sales Engineer in San Diego, California. This role combines a strong engineering background and semiconductor test industry experience with a passion for advocating for and supporting customers while helping influence Teradyne’s sales and product roadmap.

The ideal candidate brings significant ATE or production test experience and can effectively manage complex customer relationships. You will work independently with limited supervision while partnering with customer and Teradyne teams globally.

  • Advocate for and support customers while aligning with Teradyne’s business objectives.

  • Manage and grow business with established and new customers.

  • Develop and implement sales strategies using strategic sales tools and processes.

  • Identify and qualify opportunities, manage competitive sales processes, align Teradyne product roadmaps, forecast, quote, and book orders.

  • Coordinate sales strategies globally for assigned customers, including collaboration with Teradyne worldwide test subcontract sales teams.

  • Develop effective relationships at all levels within customer organizations and Teradyne.

  • Travel 25% or more, as required.

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 Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in capital equipment sales or marketing within Semiconductor, Test & Measurement, ATE, SLT, Datacenter/AI, or a related industry.

  • Proven ability to drive long sales-cycle design-ins.

  • Strong understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate those needs into effective solutions.

  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.

  • MBA is a plus.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $78,100 - $124,900 This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Sales Incentive Plan: This job is additionally eligible for participation in the organization’s sales incentive plan.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here (https://www.teradyne.com/2027-benefit-information-for-us-employees/) to see details.

Current openings may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment. ATTENTION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you’re unable to access our on-line application due to a disability you may visit one of our locations or our Corporate Office at 600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA and request a paper application form. In addition, you may also contact the HR Service Center at 978-370-3041 or contact them at [email protected] for additional assistance. LitePoint, a Teradyne Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,375 open Sales Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–125K/yr
  • California median$157–236K/yr263 salary ranges
  • US median$120–190K/yr1,706 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 48% below the California median midpoint ($197K) — in the lowest quarter of Sales Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 334 open Sales Engineer jobs in California and 2,375 across the US. 23% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Sales Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,855 postings).
Education
609 of the 2,375 open Sales Engineer jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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