Arm
Director of Software Architecture
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Job Overview
This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive manufacturing test operations for next-generation semiconductor products across high-performance segments including Cloud, Infrastructure, and Automotive.
As a Senior Manager, you will lead the definition and execution of test strategy for complex, high-performance SoCs while remaining highly hands-on with Advantest V93K (93K EXA Scale) platforms and SmarTest (SMT7/SMT8) environments.
A key aspect of this role is end-to-end ownership of manufacturing test, including lab bring-up and infrastructure development from scratch, enabling characterization and production readiness. You will work closely with OSAT partners to ensure smooth production ramp, yield optimization, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Technical Leadership
- Define and drive end-to-end test strategy for advanced SoCs
- Lead ATE strategy across bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production
- Provide leadership on Advantest V93K (EXA Scale) platforms
- Drive best practices in DFT, yield optimization, and production scalability
Hands-On ATE Development
- ATE test program development using SmarTest (SMT7/SMT8)
- Test method development (Scan/ATPG, MBIST, HSIO, Functional)
- Test flow and binning strategy development
- Silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and yield analysis
Lab & Infrastructure Development
- Build test labs from scratch (93K testers, probe/loadboards, thermal systems)
- Develop automation and data infrastructure
- Define lab processes and workflows
OSAT & Production Engagement
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- Work with OSATs
- Production transfer, correlation, and ramp
- Yield monitoring and issue resolution
Team & Program Leadership
- Build and lead a test engineering team
- Drive cross-functional execution
- Manage vendors and partners
- Own delivery from architecture to production
Required Skills & Experience
- 15+ years in semiconductor test engineering
- Strong experience with Advantest V93K (EXA Scale)
- Deep expertise in SmarTest SMT7/SMT8 (required)
- OSAT experience (production ramp, yield, transfer)
- Experience with complex/high-performance SoCs
- Strong in ATE, DFT, bring-up, and yield analysis
- Proven leadership and team management skills
Nice to Have
- C++, Python, Unix
- Tools: SmartRDI, YieldExplorer, JMP, Tableau
- Knowledge of IEEE standards, scan diagnostics, thermal systems
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and hands-on balance
- Results-driven mindset
- Strong debug and analytical skills
- Ability to build teams and systems from scratch
- Strong communication across global teams
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Accommodations at Arm
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Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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