Business Development Segment Leader

Advantest Corporation; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. seeks a Business Development Leader for Silicon Photonics and Optical Technologies to drive market strategy and customer engagement across wafer probe, package test, system-level test, and manufacturing workflows.

The role collaborates with Sales, Application Engineering, Product Marketing, R&D, and ecosystem partners to align customer requirements with industry trends and product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a strategic leader with a strong background in silicon photonics or optical technologies.
• Experience in market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Market and Segment Leadership: develop and execute growth strategies for silicon photonics and optical technologies.
• Analyze roadmaps, investments, competitive positioning, and opportunities to drive design wins and profitable growth.

Job description

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values:

Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.

Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.

Core Values:

I- Innovation is our Lifeblood

N- Number One is Our Aspiration

T- Trust is our Foundation

E- Empowerment is Our Motivation

G- Global is our Reach

R- Respect is our Heart

I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment

T- Teamwork is our Approach

Y- Yes is Our Attitude

Why Join Us

At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Business Development Leader, Silicon Photonics and Optical Technologies, is a strategic leadership role

Responsible for expanding the company's position within silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, optical interconnect, and photonic integrated circuit markets.

Working across customers, Sales, Application Engineering, Product Marketing, R&D, and ecosystem partners, this individual drives market strategy, customer engagement, technology pathfinding, and solution development for optical test applications spanning wafer probe, package test, system-level test, and manufacturing workflows.

The role serves as both a technology leader and market strategist for the optical segment, aligning customer requirements, industry trends, partnerships, and product roadmaps to support profitable growth and design wins.

Key Responsibilities

Market and Segment Leadership

• Develop and execute growth strategies for the Silicon Photonics and Optical Technologies segment.
• Analyze technology roadmaps, customer investment patterns, competitive positioning, and emerging market opportunities.