Senior Director, Platform Development - (Compute Test Division, Agoura Hills, CA)

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Senior Director, Platform Development – Compute Test Division (CTD)

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne’s Compute Test Division is seeking a Senior Director of Platform Development to lead end-to-end execution of next-generation test platforms and test cells. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this leader will drive scalable, high-performance test solutions aligned with product roadmaps while partnering across CTD functional discipline teams, Common Engineering, Systems Engineering, product and application teams, program management, operations, and shared infrastructure groups.

In this highly matrixed leadership role, you will focus on execution excellence, cross-functional alignment, integration readiness, and transparent communication to ensure successful delivery from concept through release.

What You’ll Do

• Lead execution of test platform and test cell development programs across CTD, driving delivery from concept through release, including architecture realization, integration, and qualification.
• Operate in a matrix model with limited dedicated staff, coordinating development across functional discipline teams, Common Engineering, program management, product and application teams, and operations.
• Influence without authority to ensure alignment, resource commitment, accountability, and timely execution across distributed teams.
• Establish milestone-based development plans, risk tracking mechanisms, root cause and corrective action processes, and continuous improvement practices to support on-time delivery.
• Ensure cross-domain integration across hardware, software, FPGA, mechanical, and test cell infrastructure while owning readiness for validation, manufacturing transfer, and release.
• Partner with Systems Engineering on customer engagement, high-level requirements definition, and roadmaps, translating requirements into executable development plans.
• Build and develop a small, high-impact team while effectively leveraging broad matrixed resources across the organization.
• Provide executive-level program updates, communicate risks and tradeoffs clearly, and interface regularly with CTD staff leaders.
• Negotiate and execute development activities associated with third-party ecosystem partners, including probes and handlers.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of engineering leadership experience, including a proven track record delivering large-scale platform, system, or multidisciplinary product development programs.
• Experience leading in matrixed environments with the ability to influence without authority, align resources, and drive accountability across teams.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor test systems preferred, with demonstrated capability in cross-domain integration and systems-level thinking.
• Strong execution discipline, clear executive communication, and the ability to balance technical depth with program delivery focus.
• Experience building and developing high-impact teams while collaborating effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Known for driving programs to completion, reducing integration risk, improving execution transparency, and increasing platform reuse and scalability.

Organizational Context

Reports to: VP Engineering, Compute Test Division

Peer group: CTD staff leaders

Team: Small direct team plus broad matrixed organization

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $183,400-$293,400. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details.

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