Field Application Engineer / Technical Pre-Sales (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne in California seeks a Field Product Specialist (SOC) to connect customer challenges with Teradyne solutions, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Applications, and Engineering to shape proposals and influence product direction. This role emphasizes hands-on SoC validation/test with mobile compute, RF, and Power Management.

You will support customers in California and engage with factory engineering and marketing; travel is expected in the US and Asia.

Qualifications

• BS+ in Electrical Engineering or related field; 5–8+ years in SoC validation/test (e.g., test development, DFT, or test-enablement tools).
• Experience with leading-edge SoC ATE (Teradyne and/or competitor).
• Customer-first mindset; able to build relationships across customer and internal teams.
• Ownership mindset; collaborate, prioritize, and drive closure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Competitive benchmarking experience is a plus.
• Growth mindset and interest in customer-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted technical relationships with customer engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities, articulate value, and help drive wins.
• Coordinate cross-functional experts to design and deliver customer solutions.
• Provide customer-driven input on positioning and product/engineering roadmaps.
• Share feedback with factory and engineering to improve roadmap and execution.

Education

BS+ in Electrical Engineering or related field

5–8+ years in SoC validation/test

Experience with leading-edge SoC ATE

Customer-first mindset

Ownership mindset

Strong communication and presentation skills

Growth mindset and interest in customer-facing work

Tools

C#/.NET

Job description

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradynecompanies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Job Title:Field Product Specialist(SOC)

Reports To:Director of SOCTechnicalBusiness Development

Location:US(California)

The Field Product Specialist (FPS) connects customer challenges with Teradyne solutions to drive growth. You’ll partner with Sales, Marketing, Applications, and Engineering to shape proposals, influence product direction, and help customers succeed.

You’ll bring hands-on test experience with emphasis on Mobile compute, RF and Power Management. You’ll support customers in California, and collaborate with factory engineering and marketing; targeted training is available for the right overall fit.

You’ll join a technical presales team that values collaboration and growth, with support to deepen expertise and build the customer-facing skills that drive outcomes.

Why Teradyne / Why this team

Join a team where deep engineering work translates directly into customer impact and where you can keep growing.

• Work on leading-edge test challenges with customers who are pushing the limits.

• Have a real voice - partner across Sales/Marketing/Engineering to shape solutions and influence direction.

• Get support to grow your customer-facing and presentation skills in a collaborative presales team.

Travel/Location

Customer engagement is centered inSanJose or Irvine, CA. Travel is1-2weeks/quarter to Asia.

Opportunity Overview

Responsibilities

• Build trusted technical relationships with customer engineering teams.

• Identify opportunities, articulate value,and help drive wins.

• Coordinate cross-functional experts to design and deliver customer solutions.

• Provide customer-driven input on positioning and product/engineering roadmaps.

• Share feedback with factory and engineering to improve roadmap and execution.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every item, please apply.

• BS+ in Electrical Engineering or related field

• 5–8+ years in SoC validation/test (e.g., test development, DFT, or test-enablement tools).

• Experience with leading-edge SoC ATE(Teradyne and/orcompetitor).

• Customer-first mindset; able to build relationships across customer and internal teams.

• Ownership mindset; collaborate, prioritize, and drive closure.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Competitive benchmarking experience is a plus.

• Growth mindset and interest in customer-facing work.

Areas of Technical Expertise

Experience with (or interest in learning):

• Silicon technology fundamentals and DFT

• ATE andSystem-Level Test

• Test program generation and debug

• PowerManagement test for devices used in Automotive, Data Centers andIndustrial applications

• Manufacturing test

• C#/.NET (helpful, not required)

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $170,500-$272,800. This range is a good faith estimate, and the actual salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range may vary based on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

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