Rambus, Inc.

Sr Principal Test Engineer

Rambus, Inc.$162K — $244K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with 10+ years in the field
  • In-depth knowledge of Advantest V93k
  • Experience with test coverage and DFT (Scan/ATPG/JTAG/BIST)
  • Familiarity with local and offshore OSATs
  • Proficient in Smartest, Redhat, and GIT/SVN
  • Strong self-learning and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent collaboration and communication abilities across functions

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation by developing comprehensive test strategies in collaboration with design teams
  • Design advanced ATE hardware for NPI to shorten time-to-market
  • Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from design to high-volume manufacturing
  • Optimize yield and efficiency to enhance production throughput and cost-effectiveness
  • Communicate across teams to align on quality and performance goals

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including bonus and equity
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Time-off program
  • Gym membership
Full Job Description
Overview

Sr. Principal Test Engineer - 93k Exp Req

Lead the Future of High-Speed, Secure Silicon at Rambus

Are you ready to shape the future of high-performance computing?

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.

Why Join Us?
  • Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, contributing to products that make data faster and safer.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work across Rambus sites with top-tier engineers in a supportive, idea-driven environment.
  • Career Growth: Take your career to the next level with opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.


Ready to make your mark & lead the charge in Test Engineering innovation? Let's build a faster, safer world-together!

Responsibilities

Here's How You'll Contribute

  • Driving Innovation in Test Engineering. You will 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.
  • ATE Hardware Design for NPI Success. You will 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.
  • End-to-End Product Lifecycle Ownership. You will 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.
  • Yield & Efficiency Optimization. You will continuously improve test yield, reduce test time, and scale multi-site testing to enhance throughput and cost-efficiency in production environments.


Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience & 10+ 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


What Makes You Shine
  • Experience on DDR and High-speed Digital products


About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow's systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.

The US salary range for this full-time position is $162,900 to $244,300. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.

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About Rambus, Inc.

Rambus Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops semiconductor and intellectual property (IP) products, spanning memory and interfaces to security, smart sensors and lighting. The company's products are used in a range of electronic devices, including personal computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and data centers. Rambus Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Rambus Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol RMBS.
Learn more about Rambus, Inc.
Size
690 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$43.6 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$242.7 million
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