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Axiado is seeking an experienced Senior Product Engineer to lead silicon validation, test program development, and productization for its Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) semiconductor chips. The TCU integrates hardware security, real-time platform management, and AI-driven optimization for AI infrastructure. This role is critical to achieving first-pass silicon success and smooth high-volume manufacturing (HVM) transition while meeting quality, yield, and cost targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan and execute comprehensive silicon characterization from first silicon through production release, including voltage–frequency–temperature (PVT) characterization, corner testing, and production limit setting
- Perform die-level and package-level bring-up and debug activities
- Drive ATE–system correlation to validate test accuracy against system-level specifications
- Architect robust test flows balancing test time, coverage, yield learning, and cost for complex ASIC designs
- Develop, release, and productize ATE and SLT manufacturing test programs for wafer sort and final test
- Support OSAT bring-up and manage test program releases
- Ensure smooth transition of test programs from engineering into high-volume production
- Lead yield improvement initiatives using data-driven root cause analysis and statistical methodologies; perform yield and failure Pareto analysis
- Establish, track, and drive improvement of key quality metrics, including DPPM and test escapes
- Analyze field return and system-level failure data to identify test coverage gaps and implement improved screening methods
- Drive test cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high product quality and reliability
- Collaborate closely with design, system validation, reliability, operations, and manufacturing teams
- Manage relationships with ATE vendors, OSAT partners, and foundry partners
- Lead NPI through HVM execution with multi-vendor qualification across multiple OSAT sites
Axiado is a fast-growing, well-funded semiconductor company founded in 2019 with over 180 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company has received significant industry recognition, including the 2026 AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award and multiple cybersecurity excellence awards. All employees hold equity.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in silicon validation, product engineering, and ATE test development for advanced-node semiconductors
- Strong experience with silicon characterization across PVT corners
- Proven track record of yield optimization and DPPM reduction with measurable results
- Hands-on experience developing and optimizing ATE test programs for wafer sort and final test
- Demonstrated success leading NPI through high-volume manufacturing across multiple OSAT partners
- Strong understanding of test debug, failure analysis correlation, and yield enhancement techniques
- Scripting and automation skills using Python, Perl, or TCL for test data analysis and workflow automation
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills during silicon bring-up, DFT validation, test methodology development, and manufacturing ramp
