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Principal Solutions Architect – Semiconductor Test

US, CA, Santa Clara💼 Full-time💰 $216,000–$216,000🗓 2026-06-01 → 2026-09-25

Core

Define and lead the technical strategy for semiconductor test operations from wafer probe to final package test, modernizing infrastructure and embedding data-driven intelligence.

Role type

Principal Solutions Architect (Semiconductor Test)

Builds

Scalable test strategies and roadmaps for complex device portfolios across wafer and package levels.

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Test engineering / AI for yield optimization

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Semiconductor test engineering strategy, ATE platform architecture, DFT methodology, yield analysis, test data/ML analytics, multi-site technical leadership, vendor/industry consortium engagement

Preferred skills

Mixed-signal/RF/high-speed I/O test expertise, advanced packaging (2.5D/3D/chiplets) knowledge, SEMI standards committee experience, Ph.D.

Technologies

Advantest V93000, Teradyne UltraFLEX/ETS, Python, Perl, C++, STDF, ATDF, JMP, Spotfire

Responsibilities

Define comprehensive test development strategy across wafer and package levels; Lead architectural trade-off decisions on coverage, time, cost, and quality; Establish guidelines for test program structure and modularity; Serve as liaison for DFT architecture decisions; Influence SoC/IP build reviews for testability; Drive adoption of AI/ML for yield learning and optimization; Define test roadmaps aligned with device technology; Mentor senior test engineers.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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