Advantest is a global leader in automatic test equipment for the semiconductor industry. Our V93000 platform is used to test many of the world’s most advanced semiconductor devices.
We are looking for a Head of Performance & Testing Teams to lead the Performance, Measurement Validator, and Test Development teams within 93K SW R&D.
The teams improve SmarTest performance and scalability, establish performance monitoring and telemetry, measure V93000 accuracy, and support development teams with system- and application-level testing.
This role requires an experienced leader with strong knowledge of software engineering, testing, performance, V93000 applications, and semiconductor test. You will work closely with Product Owners, engineering leaders, and development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
This is a senior, hands-on role based in Böblingen, with partial remote work possible.
What you will do:
• Lead and develop the members of the three teams.
• Work with the Product Owners to turn priorities into clear team execution.
• Drive performance, scalability, monitoring, telemetry, and root-cause analysis.
• Improve system- and application-level testing, test analysis, and automation.
• Ensure that testing and performance work reflects real V93000 applications.
• Improve the collection and use of performance, measurement, and test data.
• Develop the teams’ software engineering skills and drive effective use of AI.
• Represent the teams and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies.
Head of Performance & Testing Teams (m/f/d)
Advantest • Böblingen
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Full-time
Böblingen
Your duties
Your profile
• Several years of leadership experience in software development or testing.
• Strong software engineering and testing knowledge.
• Experience with performance, scalability, monitoring, telemetry, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with exploratory testing, test automation, and design for testability.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor test.
• Pragmatic and results-oriented, with the ability to drive topics to completion.
• Good AI knowledge and experience applying AI in software engineering or testing.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Very good English skills and willingness to travel internationally approximately twice per year.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with large, distributed software projects involving close hardware and software interaction.
• Good knowledge of V93000 hardware, SmarTest software, test programs, and applications.
• Experience with customer test programs or customer-like environments.
• Experience working in a scaled agile environment, such as SAFe.
• In-depth knowledge of Advantest products and solutions.
• German, Japanese, or Chinese language skills.
What we offer
With us, you can stay fit and healthy.
We want you to feel your best. That’s why we offer a wide range of sports and health programs at all our locations, giving you the opportunity to take care of yourself.
With us, you stay flexible.
Life is unpredictable and often full of surprises. To help you respond quickly to unexpected events or plan ahead for different phases of your life, we offer you a range of options to flexibly adapt your working hours to your current situation.
With us, you’re in the best hands.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But we can do a lot to make sure you’re well prepared for whatever life throws your way. With a company pension plan, (paid) leaves of absence, and a wide range of insurance options, you can look to the future with confidence.
With us, your development moves forward.
Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. That’s why we offer you a variety of opportunities to broaden your horizons and advance your career at Advantest.
With us, your performance is worth it.
At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.
Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.
Our pride and joy
Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.
