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Sr Director - DfT, Test Development, HW Roadmap

Richardson, USFull-time$214k–$356k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead a team of DfT and ATE HW Design Engineers to define and implement Design-for-Test methodologies, driving lowest cost-of-test across digital, analog, mixed-signal, memory, HSIO, and RF IPs and SOCs.

Role type

Senior Director, Hardware Test Strategy & Roadmap

Builds

ATE platforms, test method libraries, and production test flows for high-volume manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing, IC testing, Hardware Design

Required skills

DfT and BiST strategy, ATE platform definition, high-speed interface protocols (PCIe, LVDS, DDR, etc.), analog/mixed-signal/RF hardware design, factory test operations, cost-of-test optimization, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Project management, navigating ambiguity, innovation in test solutions

Technologies

ATE platforms, DfT tools, high-speed interface standards, test instrumentation

Responsibilities

Define DfT and BiST methodologies for various IP types, define new ATE platforms based on long-term product roadmaps, develop standardized test method libraries, set ATE HW strategy for probe and final test, validate HW/SW at factory test cells, drive cost reduction in test operations

Seniority

Director, strategic planning and team leadership