Principal Test Engineer - 93k Exp Required

Rambus • San Jose, CA

128d • $141,600 - $212,400

About The Position

At Rambus, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry - visionaries and inventors who are redefining how data moves and stays secure. In this highly visible role, you’ll play a key part in defining and designing next-generation products that power the world’s most advanced systems. Be at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, contributing to products that make data faster and safer. Work across Rambus sites with top-tier engineers in a supportive, idea-driven environment. Take your career to the next level with opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience & 7+ years of experience.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of Advantest V93k required.
• Experience with Test coverage and DFT (Scan/ATPG/JTAG/BIST).
• Experience working with Local and offshore OSAT's.
• Experience on Smartest, Redhat and GIT/SVN.
• Ability to independently learn and problem solve.
• Comfort with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on DDR and High-speed Digital products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive test strategies by collaborating closely with design teams to ensure robust test coverage and product reliability.
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to align on quality and performance goals.
• Design advanced Automated Test Equipment (ATE) hardware—including load boards, probe cards, and interfaces—to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and accelerate time-to-market.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from initial design and prototyping through high-volume manufacturing and sustaining/RMA support, ensuring seamless transitions and long-term product success.
• Continuously improve test yield, reduce test time, and scale multi-site testing to enhance throughput and cost-efficiency in production environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Time-off program.
• Gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees