Global Technology Manager, Silicon Test, Global Commodity Management

Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance or related degree, or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Experience in semiconductor sourcing, commodity management, or test operations. Preferred qualifications Master's degree in a technical or engineering field or MBA. Experience with leading ATE platforms (Advantest 93K, Teradyne UltraFLEX) and an understanding of how test methodology impacts commercial outcomes. Experience within a COT (Customer Owned Tooling) business model. Understanding of profit and loss (P&L) management, CAPEX vs OPEX trade-offs, and the impact of test yield on overall silicon gross margins. Understanding of the back-end supply chain (e.g., Wafer Probe/CP, Final Test/FT, System Level Test/SLT, and Burn-In). Ability to manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) in the semiconductor space. About The Job Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to ensure Google has the supplies and equipment needed to transform innovative products into production. As a Commodity Manager, you leverage industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize total cost of ownership for our global infrastructure. The scale of Google’s operations means savings on a single hardware component can significantly impact our bottom line. As the Global Technology Manager for Silicon Test, you will lead the commercial strategy and supplier management for our global testing operations. You will be the primary architect of test cost models, managing relationships with Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) partners and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) vendors. Your goal is to secure test capacity and technology at the total cost of ownership (TCO), ensuring our custom silicon— from AI accelerators to mobile SOCs— is tested to the highest quality standards. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000–$274,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary determinations are based on role, level, location, and individual factors such as experience and education. Responsibilities Lead high‑stakes negotiations for silicon test services, including hourly rates, TTR, incentives, and floor‑space agreements at global OSATs. Manage the end‑to‑end life‑cycle of customer owned tooling (testers, probers, load boards), CAPEX planning, equipment deployment to OSAT sites, and the depreciation impact on product margins. Develop and maintain sophisticated "Should‑Cost" models for silicon testing, analyze test times, parallel test efficiencies (multi‑site), and equipment utilization to drive down cost‑per‑unit. Serve as a global commercial lead for major OSATs and ATE vendors, conducting Business Reviews (QBRs) focusing on capacity readiness and commercial performance while acting as a bridge between test engineering and finance/sourcing to translate technical test requirements into commercial contracts. Partner with Demand Planning and NPI teams to ensure test capacity (tester units and head‑count) is locked in 12–18 months in advance of production ramps. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google