What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software, Firmware and QA Project Manager position at Advantest America?
Software, Firmware and QA Project Manager
We are seeking a Software Project Manager to drive execution and delivery of software projects and hardware programs across semiconductor test ecosystems. This role owns software and firmware planning, coordination, quality readiness, delivery, and multi-site deployments across SLT, Burn-In, HPC, and ATE platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end software project execution across multiple semiconductor test programs and customers for SLT, BI and HPC
- Plan and manage delivery of software involving drivers, firmware integration, test programs, and distributed test-cell deployments for multiple customer programs in parallel
- Coordinate execution across ATE, SLT, BI and HPC semiconductor insertions and ensure software platforms are delivered on schedule
- Manage multiple parallel software deployments, upgrades, and customer rollouts across sites and geographies
- Drive QA readiness, validation tracking, and release sign-off in collaboration with engineering and QA teams
- Track schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and release criteria across programs
- Ensure alignment between hardware TPMs, SW product teams, engineering execution, QA validation, and customer delivery commitments
- Lead program reviews, deployment readiness reviews, and executive status reporting
- Support customer-facing discussions related to delivery status, readiness, and escalations
- Support on-site deployments and occasional domestic and international travel
- All other duties as assigned.