Director, Software Eng – Semiconductor Test Systems

RecruitAbility Ltd; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus paid twice ayr

Job summary

RecruitAbility Ltd. seeks a Director of Software Engineering for semiconductor test systems in Lake Forest, CA. You will guide a multi-location team, drive a major platform upgrade, and ensure seamless software integration with testers, handlers, and firmware.

This hands-on leadership role requires 15+ years in software with hardware experience, strong .NET/C#, and a delivery-focused mindset. Onsite work five days weekly is expected in Lake Forest, CA.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering with a hardware background.
• Director/Senior Manager level leadership of multi-layered teams.
• Hands-on with .NET/C# and platform modernization.
• Strong delivery focus with milestone planning and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with executives.
• Willingness to work onsite five days a week in Lake Forest, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the next-generation software platform upgrade from planning through production deployment across the organization.
• Direct software integration across testers, handlers, thermal systems, PLCs, and firmware for high-volume chip testing.
• Stay hands-on in debugging, architecture, and problem-solving, setting technical standards for the team.
• Lead and develop a ~40-engineer Lake Forest group plus global teams.
• Translate engineering strategy into clear plans, milestones, and delivery schedules.
• Define data capture, tracking, and usage of production/test data across the company.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Hardware, Firmware, QA, Production, and Support for aligned releases.
• Provide progress updates, risks, and readiness reviews to senior leadership and customers.
• Drive innovation and AI-assisted development and testing to improve processes.

Skills

.NET/C#

Engineering management

Microsoft stack

Hardware background

Delivery focused

Executive communication

Tools

GEM/SECS

Job description

RecruitAbility Ltd. seeks a Director of Software Engineering for semiconductor test systems in Lake Forest, CA. You will guide a multi-location team, drive a major platform upgrade, and ensure seamless software integration with testers, handlers, and firmware.

This hands-on leadership role requires 15+ years in software with hardware experience, strong .NET/C#, and a delivery-focused mindset. Onsite work five days weekly is expected in Lake Forest, CA.