Hiring: Director, Software Manufacturing Company: Lumilens Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:17:11 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : ASIC, Assembly, C, C++, Data Pipeline, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Python About the job Experience: •12+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant focus on manufacturing, test, or production systems •5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams Required Skills: •This is a critical leadership role at the intersection of software, manufacturing, and hardware systems. You will define and implement manufacturing software frameworks that support end-to-end production—from wafer-level test and module assembly to final system validation—ensuring high yield, reliability, and throughput at scale. •The ideal candidate brings deep experience in manufacturing software, test automation, and production systems within semiconductor, optical transceivers, or high-performance hardware environments, along with a strong track record supporting hyperscale customer deployments. •Define and lead the software roadmap for manufacturing systems supporting optical transceivers and photonic devices •Architect scalable test, calibration, and data infrastructure for NPI and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) •Drive software solutions for wafer probe, module test, system-level validation, and final test •Ensure seamless integration between manufacturing software, MES systems, and factory automation platforms •Develop software frameworks to improve yield, throughput, and cycle time across manufacturing lines •Lead implementation of data-driven yield analysis, failure detection, and root cause methodologies Qualifications: •Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field •Strong background in manufacturing software, test automation, and production systems for semiconductor, photonics, or hardware products •Proven experience supporting NPI to high-volume manufacturing (HVM), including yield ramp and production scaling •Strong programming experience (Python, C/C++, or similar) for automation, test, and data systems •Comprehensive expertise in manufacturing KPIs: yield, throughput, cycle time, cost, and quality •Background in silicon photonics, advanced packaging, or optical module manufacturing •Operational familiarity with DSP-based systems, calibration flows, and optical performance tuning Compensation: •Competitive executive-level compensation, including meaningful equity participation Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!