Senior/Staff CHAR Engineer

Benefits

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Salary

$140K-$210K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

50% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Staff Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior/Staff CHAR Engineer Santa Clara, California Overview At PDF Solutions, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the semiconductor industry. Our cutting-edge technologies and data-driven solutions empower semiconductor manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, quality, and innovation. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements that shape the future of technology. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions also operates worldwide in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Provide accurate, thorough, and timely electrical characterization (CHAR) data analysis to support client teams in resolving yield, performance, and reliability challenges. Leverage deep device and parametric analysis expertise to identify root causes and drive actionable insights, while contributing to the continuous enhancement of analysis methodologies and technical capabilities within PDF Solutions. Responsibilities Partner with cross-functional teams (device engineering, test, yield, and customer-facing consultants) to define data sources, characterization objectives, analysis methodologies, and deliverable formats aligned to project timelines. Apply and continuously refine standardized electrical characterization and parametric analysis methodologies while adapting to technology node, device architecture, and customer-specific requirements. Analyze and interpret parametric test data (e.g., IV, CV, reliability, variability metrics), identifying sources of variation across process, design, test conditions, and data integrity. Proactively troubleshoot data anomalies including probe/test issues, data pipeline errors, and process-induced variability. Collaborate closely with test engineers, product engineers, and design teams to debug silicon issues, validate test structures, and ensure data quality and measurement

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