Senior Director of Test Engineering Silicon Operations

2 days ago


San Jose, United States Cisco Full time

Overview

Cisco’s SiliconOne is actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Test Engineering to join our expanding Silicon Operations team. This key role involves spearheading the test development for our state-of-the-art Network Switching Silicon products, which support over 40 Cisco platforms across a range of sectors, including cloud, AI/ML, service provider, enterprise campus, and data center networks.


Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead a diverse, global team of test engineering leaders and their teams in creating wafer, device, and system-level ATE test solutions for SiliconOne’s product portfolio.
  • Test Solution Development: Oversee the creation and deployment of automated test solutions for post-silicon verification, device characterization, prototype delivery, and high-volume manufacturing ramp-up.
  • Quality and Delivery: Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality test solutions that meet test coverage, yield, and cost targets.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate closely with silicon design, post-silicon verification, reliability and quality engineering, and product engineering teams to drive test strategy and scale operations.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor and cultivate future test leaders, enhancing the talent pool and leadership pipeline within the organization.
  • Business and Ecosystem Engagement: Engage with senior Cisco executives to align with business needs and contribute to the SiliconOne strategy from a test perspective. Build strong partnerships with executive-level leaders and engineering counterparts at silicon ecosystem partners.


Experience and Skills

  • Experience: 15+ years in Automated Test Systems (ATE) with hands-on experience in test solution development for wafer sort, final test, and system-level testing.
  • Technical Expertise: Profound understanding of silicon Design for Test (DFT) methodologies and test coverage evaluation.
  • Data Analysis: Proficient in collecting and analyzing test data for digital and analog ICs, performing advanced analytics for design and process insights.
  • Problem Solving: Strong capability to debug silicon defects and provide test solutions for failure analysis and corrective actions.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading global teams, defining test KPIs, and driving systematic yield improvements.
  • Business Acumen: Strong operational rigor and strategic thinking in executing test operations plans.
  • Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate diverse teams.




Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.


About Cisco SiliconOne

Cisco SiliconOne stands at the forefront of innovation with the first unified architecture for routing and switching silicon, offering scalable solutions and diverse consumption options, including silicon, hardware, and full systems. It is currently utilized in over 40 Cisco platforms across various networks.


Reporting Structure

Reports to the VP of Silicon Operations, with the empowerment to scale and enhance the test engineering team.


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an inclusive, technically adept, and operational leader capable of engaging with senior executives and external partners. This role requires strategic thinking, the ability to contribute to high-level business strategies, and the capacity to foster a culture of excellence within the test engineering team.



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