Sr. Staff Hardware Engineer (Teradyne, San Jose, CA) (San Jose, CA, US)

LitePoint; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Teradyne seeks a senior hardware leader to design IC testers for memory markets, guiding system and board-level architecture from concept to production. The role requires hands-on ownership of complex high-speed designs, SI/PI expertise, and cross-functional collaboration across teams worldwide.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of hardware experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering robust production hardware solutions, with a focus on speed, reliability, and scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ownership of complex hardware systems from concept through production.
• Experience leading board-level circuitry including high-speed design and FPGA-based systems.
• Expert knowledge of high-speed interconnects (DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes) and SI/PI in multi-board systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware development from concept through design, test, manufacture and release.
• Influence system and board-level architecture for large-scale hardware systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to peers and junior engineers.
• Solve complex design issues, perform root-cause analysis for mission-critical applications.
• Develop scalable, high-quality production hardware solutions through collaboration.

Skills

Board design & architecture

High-speed interconnects

Signal integrity & power integrity

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

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, Teradyne companies 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.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

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 helps manufacturers develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications worldwide.

Opportunity Overview

• You will join a group of dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic team players in the Memory Tester Business Unit designing IC testers for the DRAM and Flash memory market
• Influence system and board level architecture for large-scale, multi-board hardware systems
• Lead end-to-end hardware development, from concept through design, test, manufacture, and customer release
• Lead complex high-speed digital, analog, power, FPGA, and ASIC-based designs
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to peers and junior engineers
• Ensure robust product quality through high-speed design practices and strong understanding of signal integrity and power integrity concepts
• Influence hardware architecture and technologies aligned to customer needs
• Act as a technical escalation point to solve complex design and customer issues and perform root cause analysis for mission critical applications
• Develop scalable, high-quality production hardware solutions through collaborative processes
• Be a technical expert to senior leaders/management, customers, and partners

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.

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, or relevant field
• 8+ years of experience in hardware, board design, and architecture with demonstrated ownership of complex systems from concept through production
• Design lead for all aspects of board level circuitry, including high speed digital, custom analog design, power distribution, and FPGA-based systems, with knowledge of mechanical and thermal considerations
• Expert level knowledge of high-speed interconnects (DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes) and understanding of high-speed PCB design techniques including signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) in multi-board systems
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional design efforts to deliver innovative hardware solutions
• Experience leading technical innovation for development of future products
• Strong communications skills and the ability to work with geographically dispersed multifunctional teams
• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and influence internal engineering teams
• Experience acting as a technical leader to senior leadership, customers, partners and suppliers on complex technical issues and applications
• Strong analytical and presentation skills and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Works independently and sets their own direction; can identify and propose solutions to design and technology challenges

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $141,400 - $226,200. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending 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.