Principal Test Engineer - 93k Exp Required

Rambus; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,900 - 222,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Equity

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Gym membership

Job summary

Rambus, a leading chip provider, is hiring a Principal Test Engineer in San Jose, CA. The role involves defining test plans, collaborating across teams, and optimizing product cycles. A flexible hybrid working model is encouraged.

Candidates should have an S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering with experience in Test coverage, DFT, and knowledge of Advantest V93k. Rambus offers competitive compensation, including salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Test coverage and DFT (Scan/ATPG/JTAG/BIST).
• Experience working with Local and offshore OSAT's.
• Experience and in depth knowledge of Advantest V93k.
• Experience on Smartest, Redhat and GIT/SVN.
• Experience on DDR and High speed Digital products preferred.
• Ability to independently learn and problem solve.
• Comfort with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders.

Responsibilities

• Define the Test plan and ensure good Test coverage.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Design ATE hardware for NPI support.
• Manage product life cycle from design to manufacturing.
• Optimize yield, Test time and multi-site count.

Skills

Test coverage

DFT (Scan/ATPG/JTAG/BIST)

Advantest V93k

Smartest

Redhat

GIT/SVN

DDR and High-speed Digital products

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire a Principal Test Engineer to join our Test Engineering organization team in San Jose, CA. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer. As a Principal Test Engineer, the candidate will be reporting to the Director of Test Engineering and is a Full-Time position.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for the majority of our office-based roles. We encourage employees to spend an average of at least three days per week working onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Define the Test plan and work with design to ensure good Test coverage.
• Effective communication skills with internal cross functional teams, customers and suppliers.
• Able to design ATE hardware for NPI support, including Load Board, probe card, interface
• Complete life cycle of products from design, prototypes, high volume manufacturing bring up and RMA/sustaining support.
• Optimize yield, Test time and multi-site count.

Qualifications

• S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Test coverage and DFT (Scan/ATPG/JTAG/BIST).
• Experience working with Local and offshore OSAT's.
• Experience and in depth knowledge of Advantest V93k.
• Experience on Smartest, Redhat and GIT/SVN.
• Experience on DDR and High speed Digital products preferred.
• Ability to independently learn and problem solve.
• Comfort with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders.

Benefits

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time‑off program, and gym membership.

The US salary range for this full‑time position is $119,900.00 to $222,700.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. Additional compensation includes annual bonus, 401k match and generous RSU's.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… (EO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.