Engineering Leader Jobs in San Jose, CA
Engineering Leader jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, concentrated in North San Jose, Downtown, and the Santana Row corridor across semiconductor, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure sectors. Employers hiring right now include Cisco, AMD, and Capgemini. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Engineering Leader JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 43+ Engineering Leader jobs











We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious ASIC Engineering Technical Leader with focus in Design-for-Test. In this role, you will be leading development of DFT solutions for next-generation ASICs for multi-100G to 1.6T coherent optical communications products.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead implementation of SSN based test flow DFT architectures, including scan insertion, compression/decompression logic, memory BIST, and logic BIST, using Siemens Tessent tools for RTL and gate netlist DFT implementation.
Generate and deliver ATPG test pattern for stuck-at, transition, cell aware and path delay fault models, drive scan-based diagnosis methodology for Silicon failure debug, and provide post-silicon testing and validation support
Responsible for evaluating design readiness for scan insertion through RTL and physical design Scan Design Rule Check (DRC) tools
Integration and verification of Design for Test (DFT) fabrics and IP within Subsystems
Perform simulation runs and debug for non-timing and back annotated timing (SDF) gate level simulations
Develop test scripts, automate processes, and analyze data using programming languages such as Python, Tcl, or C++
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience
Prior experience working with ASICs
Prior experience in scan insertion and DFT setup, integration and validation
Prior experience implementing DFT architectures—including scan insertion, compression/decompression logic, and memory/logic BIST.
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of experience working with ASICs
10+ years of experience in scan insertion and DFT setup, integration and validation
3+ years of experience in SSN
Experience driving ASIC DFT execution from concept through tapeout
Experience working with ATE testers and test teams
RTL experience to understand and debugging issues pertaining to DFT
Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings
Familiar with advanced silicon process and technology nodes for high speed and low power consumption
Strong implementation or integration of design blocks using Verilog/System Verilog
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $41.61/hour - $65.01/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
See All 43 Engineering Leader Jobs in San Jose
Find roles in San Jose that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Engineering Leader JobsEngineering Leader Job Market in San Jose
Who's Hiring
- Cisco34

- AMD3

- Capgemini3

- TikTok USDS Joint Venture3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
Engineering Leader Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering leader job in San Jose?
San Jose's hiring for engineering leaders centers on semiconductor companies, cloud infrastructure firms, and enterprise software vendors clustered in North San Jose and the Golden Triangle. Candidates with experience managing cross-functional teams and shipping hardware or platform products stand out here. Familiarity with silicon development cycles or large-scale distributed systems gives a real edge over candidates with only consumer-app backgrounds.
Which companies hire engineering leaders in San Jose?
Employers hiring engineering leaders in San Jose right now include Cisco, AMD, and Capgemini, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Jose's employer mix skews heavily toward established semiconductor giants, networking hardware companies, and enterprise cloud platforms rather than early-stage consumer startups.
Are there remote engineering leader jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though it is limited for roles that require overseeing lab environments or hardware development in person. About 90% of engineering leader openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options most common for software engineering leadership and platform engineering management rather than hardware or facilities-dependent teams.
How can I get a engineering leader job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is moving from a senior individual contributor role into a tech lead or engineering manager position within one of the city's large semiconductor or enterprise software companies, many of which run internal leadership development programs. Targeting companies with rotational engineering programs or newly formed product lines, where leadership openings emerge from growth rather than attrition, improves your odds significantly.
Which industries hire the most engineering leaders in San Jose?
Most engineering leader openings in San Jose sit in Technology & Software and Electronics & Hardware, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Jose's position as the historic center of semiconductor design and enterprise networking hardware keeps those sectors consistently generating leadership demand even during broader tech hiring slowdowns.
Related Jobs in California
See All 43 Engineering Leader Jobs in San Jose
Find roles in San Jose that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Engineering Leader Jobs