Sr Principal Test Engineer

Rambus • San Jose, CA

136d • $162,900 - $244,300

About The Position

As a Sr. Principal Test Engineer at Rambus, you will lead the future of high-speed, secure silicon by collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. This highly visible role involves defining and designing next-generation products that power the world’s most advanced systems. You will be at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, contributing to impactful work that makes data faster and safer. The position offers a collaborative culture where you will work across Rambus sites with top-tier engineers in a supportive, idea-driven environment, and provides opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the field.
• In-depth knowledge of Advantest V93k.
• Experience with Test coverage and DFT (Scan/ATPG/JTAG/BIST).
• Experience working with Local and offshore OSATs.
• 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

• Drive innovation in Test Engineering by leading the development of comprehensive test strategies in collaboration with design teams.
• Design advanced Automated Test Equipment (ATE) hardware, including load boards, probe cards, and interfaces to support New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Manage the full product lifecycle from initial design and prototyping through high-volume manufacturing and sustaining/RMA support.
• 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, and equity.
• Matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Time-off program and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

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