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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, ATE Test Engineering - **Company:** Ampere Computing - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $293,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Strategies of Testing, Hardware Testing, Data Analytics, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7c3f6c25-b5fb-4565-9f82-5c87da470d17 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field plus 15 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience in semiconductor test engineering, product engineering, or test development. * 5+ years of leadership experience managing Test and/or Product engineering teams * Strong expertise in ATE hardware design, test methodology, failure analysis/silicon debug, and test software development (e.g., C/C++, Python) * Deep knowledge of: * Scan/ATPG * Memory BIST * High-speed I/O testing * Silicon debug and correlation between test and design behavior Proven experience with high-end ATE platforms such as: * Advantest EXA Scale and/or * Teradyne UltrFLEX+ Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across design, product, and operations through influence and data-driven decision-making Proven track record managing NPI and scaling into HVM, including global OSAT bring-up and ramp support Experience with OSAT/CM operations in Asia, including process control and remote debug; willingness to travel What we'll offer ## Description Ampere is seeking a hands-on, high-impact leader to build and scale our ATE Test Engineering organization from NPI through high-volume manufacturing (HVM) of our next-generation power-efficient server products. You will define and execute test strategy, architectures, and operating processes that deliver world-class test coverage, quality, yield, and total cost of test; enabling fast, reliable ramp across multiple product lines., * Build and scale the organization: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing ATE test engineering team; establish clear technical standards, ways of working, and measurable goals. * Own end-to-end ATE test strategy: Define ATE test architecture, methodologies, and coverage targets from pre-silicon through HVM, ensuring alignment to product quality and yield requirements. * Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with Design/DFT, Product/Package, Manufacturing, and Quality to establish testability requirements, DFX-to-test transfer plans, and release criteria. * Drive NPI execution and production readiness: Ensure robust test bring-up, validation, and production release-meeting targets for cost, schedule, quality, and yield. * Architect scalable ATE test solutions: Lead the design of flexible, reusable test program structures that enable rapid ramp-up across sites and product variants. * Oversee high-speed ATE development: Provide technical leadership on high-speed ATE test hardware and interface development for HPC server products (e.g., load-board/probing strategy, instrumentation, timing/accuracy requirements). * Lead test planning governance: Run and drive alignment in test plan reviews and technical decision forums across engineering, product, and operations. * Data-driven yield and quality improvement: Analyze yield, scrap, and retest data to identify bottlenecks; drive continuous improvement with product/process teams. * Lead quality investigations: Own and drive systematic problem solving (e.g., 8D, RCCA) to eliminate root causes and prevent test escapes across products and manufacturing sites. * Manage external partners and sites: Partner with OSATs/CMs/test houses to ensure process control, rapid excursion response, and strong operational KPIs (e.g., DPPM, yield, escapes, retest rates, throughput). * Own ATE CAPEX and vendor strategy: Lead budgeting, equipment selection, and sustaining strategies for load boards, probe cards, sockets, instrumentation, and related test infrastructure. * Establish engineering workflows and rigor: Implement robust software and process practices including version control, code review, CI/CD for test software, change control, golden units, and full traceability. * Ensure compliance and IP protection: Ensure adherence to applicable standards and robust secure workflows (e.g., ISO 9001; add IATF 16949 / AEC-Q100 and ISO 13485 if applicable). 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