Ampere · 1 day ago
Senior Engineering Manager: Manufacturing and Test Software Group
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $282K/yr
12+ years expAmpere is a semiconductor design company focused on high-performance, energy efficient, sustainable cloud computing. The Senior Engineering Manager will lead software development for manufacturing and test operations, driving efficiency and innovation while managing a global software organization.
Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Define and execute a unified software strategy for all manufacturing and test engineering, with emphasis on centralization, standardization, and global alignment
Consolidate multiple software efforts into a cohesive, high performing organization across US and international teams
Establish a unified architecture and technology roadmap that supports scalable, reliable, and secure global manufacturing
Implement best practices for development, deployment, operations, and lifecycle management
Manage budgets, resources, and project portfolios to align with business priorities
Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
Build, lead, and develop a global software organization, including overseas engineers, architects, and data specialists
Provide strong technical leadership and career development across geographically distributed teams
Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross functional alignment across time zones and cultures
Oversee development and maintenance of scalable automation for test program creation, deployment, and optimization
Lead the integration of AI/ML into manufacturing and test workflows, including predictive maintenance, yield and test‑time optimization, anomaly detection, and process control
Partner closely with hardware, test, operations, quality, NPI, and IT teams to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions
Communicate strategy, progress, and risk effectively to executive leadership
Engage with external technology partners to evaluate and adopt best‑in‑class solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
12+ years in software development with experience in manufacturing, test, or industrial automation
6+ years managing software teams, including international or distributed teams
Proven success leading large scale software centralization or standardization efforts
Experience building software for test automation, MES, industrial automation, or data platforms
Hands on experience applying AI/ML in manufacturing or industrial environments
Proficiency in relevant languages (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java, LabVIEW)
Strong background in SQL/NoSQL databases and data warehousing
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Git)
Knowledge of ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit learn) and data analytics tools
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills across global teams
Proven ability to drive change, manage complex programs, and deliver results in fast‑paced environments
Benefits
Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
Company
Ampere
Ampere is a modern semiconductor company designing the future of hyperscale cloud and edge computing with the world’s first Cloud Native Processors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$813.8MKey Investors
OracleThe Carlyle Group
2025-03-20Acquired
2022-04-01Secondary Market· $127.8M
2022-04-01Convertible Note· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Young
Senior Principal Software Engineer
Atiq Bajwa
Chief Architect
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