Director, OEM Software Programs

PDF Solutions • Midvale, UT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

PDF Solutions is a leader in the semiconductor industry, providing cutting-edge technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation for semiconductor manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with global operations. This role, Director, OEM Software Programs, is a strategic expansion to provide senior technical and program leadership for a significant OEM collaboration. The position focuses on scaling, aligning, and delivering next-generation equipment control solutions built on the CIMControlFramework (CCF) and Equipment Controls Foundation (ECF) platforms. The Director will collaborate with engineering and customer teams to guide architectural direction, manage multi-team execution, and ensure programmatic excellence as OEM partnerships grow in scope and complexity.

Requirements

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including deep expertise in C# /.NET and multithreaded or real-time industrial systems.
• Strong background in equipment control systems within semiconductor or similar industrial automation environments.
• Extensive knowledge of GEM/SECS/EDA standards and advanced automation architectures.
• Proven leadership of large-scale engineering programs and customer-facing initiatives, ideally with OEMs.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring senior engineers, architects, and technical leads.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills with comfort presenting to both customer executives and internal leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CIMControlFramework (CCF) or equivalent equipment control platforms.
• Knowledge of gRPC, Avalonia UI, or cross-platform C# development.
• Background in digital twin, simulation, or equipment modeling technologies.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, fab automation, or OEM tool integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for a major OEM software program, including architecture direction, program governance, and customer alignment.
• Partner with engineering, product management, solutions, and QA to drive requirements, technical strategy, and multi-milestone planning.
• Oversee architectural decisions and development efforts for C#-based equipment control modules, sequencing logic, connectivity (SECS/GEM, EDA), and system integration.
• Represent PDF Solutions as the senior technical leader with the OEM partner, ensuring transparent communication, strategic alignment, and long-range planning.
• Mentor and guide engineering leaders, architects, and development teams, enabling consistent technical execution and scalable processes.
• Manage program-level risks, schedules, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination to ensure delivery of high-quality, production-ready software.
• Ensure consistent alignment with the CCF/ECF frameworks and lead technical reviews, verification planning, and deployment readiness.
• Drive best practices for architecture, documentation, design reviews, testing methodology, and maintainability across the program.
• Contribute to long-term planning for OEM engagement models, technology adoption, and platform evolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees