Head of Silicon Product Engineering

Normal Computing

. Own end-to-end post-silicon bring-up, characterization, validation, and debug across multiple silicon generations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMountain View • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in semiconductor product engineering, focusing on post-silicon bring-up, validation, and test methodology. Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage partnerships with OSAT and foundry partners to optimize yield and production processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Silicon Product EngineeringPost-Silicon Bring-UpPackaging And Test StrategyYield Learning And QualificationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Silicon ValidationProduction Test MethodologyATE Program DevelopmentMemory Product CalibrationData Analysis PracticesTest Coverage OptimizationNPI ManagementHigh-Volume ManufacturingYield NegotiationsComplex Product Screening

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingCross-Functional Fluency

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree In Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor EngineeringOSAT ManagementHigh-Reliability ProductsDRAMHBMCustom Memory ModulesAI Startup ExperienceHigh-Performance Compute

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end post-silicon bring-up, characterization, validation, and debug across multiple silicon generations
Define and drive packaging and test strategy, including ATE program development, test coverage, and test-condition optimization
Select, qualify, and manage OSAT and test-house partners through NPI and high-volume manufacturing
Lead yield learning and qualification from early silicon through production ramp
Own production calibration and screening methodology for memory products
Build and lead the silicon product engineering organization, including hiring, processes, and tooling
Partner with design, architecture, and supply chain teams on producibility, testability, cost, and yield
Build data-analysis practices using wafer acceptance, sort, package, and system-level test data

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years in semiconductor product/test engineering, with direct ownership of silicon from NPI through high-volume manufacturing
Proven experience selecting and managing OSAT and foundry partners, including cost, quality, and yield negotiations
Deep hands-on background in packaging, ATE, and post-silicon bring-up and validation
Experience with production test and screening methodology for complex, high-reliability products
Track record of building and scaling engineering teams from early stage
Strong cross-functional fluency with design, architecture, and supply chain organizations
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience bringing up test and qualification for a new or unconventional silicon architecture (bonus)
Experience with memory-adjacent product engineering, including DRAM, HBM, or custom memory modules (bonus)
Experience at an AI or high-performance compute startup (bonus)
Comfort operating where test methodology is still being developed alongside the hardware (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and diverse work environment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities