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Test Engineering Director

Santa Clara, CA💼 Full-time💰 $169,900–$254,500🗓 2026-06-17 → 2026-07-30

Core

Oversee test engineering strategy for IO Chiplet-based silicon semiconductor chips targeting high-speed and high-power AI applications, ensuring no underperforming units are shipped.

Role type

Director of Test Engineering (Operations)

Builds

Scalable ATE IP, software frameworks, automation methodologies, and production manufacturing flows for advanced semiconductor products.

Domain

Semiconductor / High-speed IO / AI Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

ATE platform selection, vendor engagement, cross-functional team leadership, ATE architecture definition, CAPEX/OPEX planning, yield analytics, failure analysis, load board design, signal integrity optimization, Python/C/C++/Java development

Preferred skills

High-speed IO and die-to-die interface characterization (PCIe, Serdes, UCIe, HBM, CXL), advanced packaging technologies (MCM, CPC, CPO), wafer probe hardware design, high-speed digital test methodologies (up to 100GHz), chip-to-chip communication protocols, automated test platforms (Advantest 93K, Teradyne UltraFLEX)

Technologies

Advantest 93K, Teradyne UltraFLEX, Python, C/C++, Java, PCIe, Serdes, UCIe, HBM, CXL, I2C, SPI, JTAG, MDIO

Responsibilities

Define and lead overall test engineering strategy for IO Chiplet-based products; Drive strategic partnerships with Tier 1 ATE vendors and OSATs; Lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop robust test infrastructure; Build and manage teams responsible for customer sample validation and yield improvement; Architect scalable and reusable ATE IP and automation methodologies; Lead ATE hardware architecture and system verification; Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test cost reduction and throughput optimization.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & hands-on technical architecture

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