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Software Automation Consulting Director

full-time•San Jose, Lake Oswego

Summary

Location

San Jose, Lake Oswego

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

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About this role

Job Description:

Software Automation Engineer

We are looking for a self-motivated Software Automation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a team of highly talented Software and Applications engineers. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving complex problems, driving automation, and working directly with cutting-edge semiconductor design and test technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance automation flows that connect EDA tools to Advantest 93K test platforms.
  • Collaborate with software, DV, and test engineering teams to build scalable, high-performance automation solutions.
  • Design and maintain tools using Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript (or similar GUI frameworks).
  • Support customer engagements, debug sessions, and pattern-bring-up workflows using Velocity and ST8 where applicable.
  • Contribute to architecture discussions and help evolve next-generation automation methodologies.

Required Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Java, C++, and Python.
  • Experience with EDA environments (Cadence, Siemens/Mentor, Synopsys) strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Advantest V93000 (93K) test platforms is a major plus.
  • Experience with Velocity Software
  • Experience developing GUIs or dashboards using JavaScript or other UI frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.


Responsibilities include:          

Working with a team coding debugging Java, C++ and python routines relating to automation techniques.

 

Qualifications

Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with semiconductor design flows, verification environments, or tester-based program development.
  • Background in automation, data analytics, or large-scale workflow orchestration.
  • Exposure to STIL, WGL, VCD, FSDB, or ATE pattern formats.
  • Prior customer-facing or applications engineering experience.

 

Education & Experience:

  • BSEE or MS Computer Science
  • 10+ years of work experience

What you'll do

  • The Software Automation Engineer will develop and enhance automation flows connecting EDA tools to Advantest 93K test platforms and collaborate with various engineering teams to build scalable automation solutions. They will also contribute to architecture discussions and evolve next-generation automation methodologies.

About Advantest

Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

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