Sr. Principal Product Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Sr. Principal Product Engineer (Semiconductor): Leading productization and new product introduction for high-speed datacenter connectivity solutions, from silicon bring-up through mass production, with an accent on yield optimization, test methodology, and cross-functional execution. Focus on coordinating multiple product ramps, resolving complex manufacturing and quality issues, and scaling production across global matrix organizations.

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Salary: $156,820–$234,900 per annum, plus bonus and equity plan eligibility.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions for enterprise, cloud, AI, carrier, storage, and datacenter connectivity infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead NPI programs for high-speed datacenter products, including silicon bring-up, DFT validation, and test methodology development.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to product engineers across multiple concurrent programs.
• Coordinate design, test, foundry, reliability, operations, and supply chain functions during product ramps.
• Drive yield characterization, root cause analysis, and correlation across bench, wafer sort, and final test.
• Lead cross-functional reviews, resolve product-readiness issues, and ensure timely engineering sample delivery.
• Scale production capacity, qualify alternate sources, improve manufacturing efficiency, and advance test infrastructure and analytics.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of semiconductor industry experience in product engineering, device physics, and end-to-end NPI.
• Expertise in advanced technology nodes of 10nm and below, silicon bring-up, yield optimization, and test strategy.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-product development and ramp programs in global matrix organizations.
• Knowledge of yield analysis, GR&R, Cp, Cpk, and statistical data analysis.
• Proficiency with ATE concepts, including Advantest 93K or UltraFlex, test handlers, and wafer probers; excellent written and spoken English.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with bonus and equity plan participation, including new-hire equity grants and annual refreshers.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a two-year lookback.
• Family support programs, mental health resources, and broader physical and financial well-being benefits.
• Recognition and service awards for employee contributions and milestones.
• Technology access may be subject to U.S. export control laws; export license review may apply to some applicants.

Hiring process

• Interview responses must be provided independently without AI tools, transcription apps, automated note-taking bots, or real-time answer generators.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process through hirify.global HR.