Technical Segment Product Manager (Memory Test Division, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation specialist, seeks a Technical Segment Product Manager for the Memory Test Division in San Jose, CA. You will own a major market segment, drive design-in, lifecycle decisions, go-to-market, and financial performance with high autonomy.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, shape mid-term strategy, and build strategic customer relationships across the United States, Europe, and Asia while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 8–12+ years in product marketing/management or related semiconductor roles.
• Deep understanding of memory products, market dynamics, and competition.
• Proven success leading complex product design-in and go-to-market initiatives.
• Strong business acumen including pricing, revenue, and long-range forecasting.
• Location: San Jose, CA with ~15–20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-in activities with market analysis and account strategy.
• Own full product lifecycle including pricing, licensing, forecasting and end-of-production.
• Drive go-to-market with competitive analysis and collateral.
• Manage segment financial planning in collaboration with finance and engineering.
• Develop and sustain strategic customer relationships across regions.
• Guide cross-functional priorities to deliver business outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to less-senior PMs.

Skills

Market leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Pricing & forecasting

Executive communication

Product lifecycle management

Design-in leadership

Business case development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred

Tools

Memory ATE

Test solutions

Semiconductor systems

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 in our workforce, and 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.

Opportunity Overview

Technical Segment Product Manager for the Memory Test Division

The Technical Segment Product Manager – Professional Level 4 is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for independently owning a major market segment, product portfolio, or strategic technology area within the Memory Test Division. This role combines deep technical expertise, commercial judgment, and cross‑functional leadership to drive design‑ins, product lifecycle decisions, go‑to‑market execution, financial performance, and customer success.

The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, leads complex initiatives across functions and regions, and shapes mid‑term segment strategy. The position serves as a trusted technical and business leader while remaining directly accountable for execution and measurable business outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead technical design‑in activities by guiding market analysis, identifying priority targets, and partnering with Sales on account strategy, customer influence, outbound marketing content, technical collateral, and commercial agreements.
• Own the full product lifecycle for assigned products or technology areas, including product positioning, pricing recommendations, sales structure, licensing, forecasting, launch, sustainment, product changes, end‑of‑production, and last‑time‑buy strategy.
• Lead technical marketing and go‑to‑market execution, including competitive analysis, sales tools, technical marketing collateral, launch readiness, and messaging aligned with product positioning and differentiation.
• Manage segment financial planning in partnership with Finance, Operations, Product Line Management, Engineering, and Applications, including revenue, margin, R&D, applications investment, inventory assumptions, and long‑term forecasts supporting LTB, E&O, and EOL decisions.
• Identify, develop, and sustain strategic customer relationships in partnership with Sales, with emphasis on emerging and high‑growth opportunities across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
• Lead mid‑term market segment strategy over a five‑year horizon, identifying key market trends, competitive dynamics, investment requirements, and growth priorities that support long‑term profitable growth.
• Develop annual segment plans with revenue, contribution margin, market‑share, design‑in, and investment objectives, and monitor execution against the plan.
• Provide technical expertise and consultative support to Sales on product selection, solution positioning, value proposition, and equitable and competitive pricing.
• Lead customer product presentations and roadmap discussions that clearly communicate solution capabilities, differentiation, business value, and fit with customer requirements.
• Influence cross‑functional priorities and decisions across Engineering, Applications, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to resolve complex issues and deliver committed business outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and strategic context to less‑senior Product Managers and cross‑functional partners without direct people‑management responsibility.

All About You

We seek accomplished professionals who thrive in technically complex, commercially demanding environments and are comfortable owning broad business outcomes. This role is ideal for an individual who can move fluidly between customer requirements, product technology, financial trade‑offs, and market strategy while influencing teams across functions and geographies.

Basic Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Typically 8–12+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, applications engineering, product engineering, test engineering, or related semiconductor roles.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor memory products, customer requirements, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
• Demonstrated success leading complex product, design‑in, lifecycle, or go‑to‑market initiatives in a matrixed global organization.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including experience with pricing, revenue and margin planning, investment trade‑offs, and long‑range forecasting.
• Proven ability to develop segment or portfolio strategy and translate it into clear annual plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, executive communication, and customer‑presentation skills.
• Proven customer‑facing experience and ability to establish trusted relationships with technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional decisions and mentor less‑senior colleagues without direct authority.
• Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
• Experience with memory ATE, test solutions, or complex semiconductor systems preferred.
• Location: San Jose, CA.
• Domestic and international travel of approximately 15 –20% expected.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $174,700-$279,500. 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.