Senior Product Development Engineer

Invent the future with us. Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute. As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications. Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team—we’d love to have you apply! About The Role The Senior Product Development Engineer will be instrumental in driving yield improvement and DPPM reduction for our products, with a particular focus on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) data. This role requires a detail-oriented engineer who can quickly identify root causes and implement corrective actions to enhance product performance and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, artificial intelligence/machine learning, semiconductor testing, and semiconductor fab & assembly processes, coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. What You’ll Achieve Data Analysis: Conduct comprehensive statistical data analysis on process and test coverage changes to assess risk of change. Yield Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to improve product yields, leveraging data insights to identify trends, flag anomalies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. AI/ML: Ability to streamline work and create yield models using AI/ML. Excursion Management: Monitor and analyze excursions, working swiftly to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to minimize impact on production. ATE Focus: Specialize in optimizing ATE yield, bin split, and test time to ensure accurate and efficient testing of semiconductor products. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with foundry, engineering, manufacturing, and quality & reliability teams to ensure alignment on product goals and improvement strategies. Problem Solving: Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex product issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to production. Documentation and Reporting: Proficient in change control best practices. Maintain detailed documentation of analysis findings, corrective & preventative actions, and improvement strategies, providing regular reports to management and stakeholders. NPI Activities: Drive NPI product engineering activities from product definition to manufacturing release. Technical Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in semiconductor testing and ATE technology, applying this knowledge to enhance product engineering processes. About You Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering, with a focus on data analysis and semiconductor testing. Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex data sets and drive actionable insights. Strong expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) processes and optimization. Familiarity with fab process, assembly, system-level testing, and failure analysis. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in semiconductor testing and yield improvement. What We’ll Offer At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $159,000 and $239,000. Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life. Benefit Highlights Include Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401(k) retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future. Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance. A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day. And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process. Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampere