ML/AIWork

AI Application Engineer

Advantest · Remote · San Francisco

Job description

Job Description

  • This role sits at the intersection of semiconductor test engineering and AI, driving the transformation of traditional test workflows into AI-powered systems.
  • As a member of the US AI R&D team, you will work closely with 93K R&D engineers, AI engineers, and data scientists to define, develop, and deploy next-generation AI capabilities for the V93000 platform.
  • As an AI Application Engineer, you will act as the bridge between semiconductor test engineering workflows and AI systems, enabling step-change improvements in productivity such as:
    • test program generation
      • debug and root cause analysis
      • knowledge-driven engineering workflows
  • You will lead customer engagements for AI solutions, serving as the primary interface for:
    • use case discovery
      • product definition
      • feedback and iterative improvement
      • rollout and adoption of new capabilities
  • You will collaborate with global R&D teams to influence product direction and strategy for AI-enabled test solutions.
  • You will design and execute pre-sales and proof-of-concept activities, including:
    • customer demos
      • benchmark studies
      • pilot deployments
  • You will stay current with advances in AI/ML (e.g., LLMs, RAG, agent workflows) and drive internal and external enablement through workshops and training.

Technical Environment

You will work in a hybrid environment combining:

  • Linux-based systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux)
  • V93000 / SmarTest development ecosystem
  • Modern AI-assisted development workflows, including:
    • AI-enabled IDEs such as VS-Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Visual Studio Code
      • Markdown-driven prompt and agent design
      • Python-based automation and AI tooling
  • API-driven systems, version control (Git), and integration with AI platforms and services

Requirements: Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong experience as an Application Engineer on the V93000 platform
  • Solid understanding of AI concepts applied to engineering workflows, such as:
    • LLMs
      • retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
      • automation and code generation
  • Strong software skills (Java and Python), including:
    • test program development
      • scripting or tool development
  • Proven ability to translate customer problems into scalable technical solutions
  • Excellent customer-facing and pre-sales experience
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive outcomes
  • High ownership mindset: proactive, self-directed, and execution-focused
  • Comfortable working in global, cross-functional environments
  • Curiosity and drive to stay at the forefront of AI innovation
  • Willingness to travel internationally (20–30%)
  • Candidates throughout the United States are welcome to apply; remote work options may be available.

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