Kepler is building a new class of AI memory and logic.
Our team brings deep semiconductor expertise across the entire computing stack having pioneered numerous industry breakthroughs. We have led the development and scaling of technologies deployed across billions of chips. Additionally, our team built the world's first commercial physical synthesis tool, established foundational EDA techniques and solved long-standing challenges in ferroelectrics and beyond-CMOS devices.
At Kepler, you will work with curious, driven people solving complex technical challenges through experimentation, evidence and rapid iteration. Your work will contribute directly to the technologies we’re building and to the computing capacity they can make possible.
About the Role:A successful candidate will take a primary role in test strategy development, enablement and optimization spanning hardware and software. Team working skills, tenacity, ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities, ability to deal with uncertainties inherent in a fast-moving R&D environment, great planning and communication skills are some other qualities we profoundly value at the company.
Responsibilities:Creating, developing, debugging, and optimizing test programs, patterns and methods for memory, compute and system testing.
Working with partner teams and companies to spec, design, quote and purchase test hardware.
Executing test strategies and methods across different test environments, scaling for capability, test time and cost and cross-compatibility.
Executing Design of Experiments (DoE), debugging device issues and determining root causes of failures and marginalities.
Collecting data on in-house test platforms as well as scaling that data collection and DoE to partner test environments.
Collaborating with other groups and individuals to ensure testability, quality assurance, process feedback and yield optimization of future designs and products.
Must have prior experience with semiconductor testing, preferably with a focus on memory systems.
Experience with memory and/or ATE test systems. Specific experience with Advantest memory testers is very desirable.
Proven track record developing, deploying, debugging and optimizing test programs
Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.
Experience ordering test hardware.
Excellent collaboration skills, teamwork, dedication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
BS or higher in the field of Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work without established standard procedures and develop such procedures and processes as you go.
Compensation and Benefits
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, education, job responsibilities and work location.
Kepler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off and additional Kepler benefits as applicable. Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kepler is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We believe that different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and ideas make our team stronger and help our employees, our technology and our community thrive.
Reasonable Accommodation
Kepler is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at 408-365-4627 or [email protected].
Fair Chance Hiring
Kepler will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history before a conditional offer of employment except where otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.
Federal Contractor Notice
Kepler is a federal contractor or subcontractor and is committed to its obligations regarding equal employment opportunity. Kepler does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of disability or protected veteran status and takes steps to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Skills Required
- Prior experience with semiconductor testing, preferably focused on memory systems
- Experience with memory and/or ATE test systems
- Specific experience with Advantest memory testers
- Track record developing, deploying, debugging, and optimizing test programs
- Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills
- Experience ordering test hardware
- Excellent collaboration, teamwork, dedication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Seven or more years of professional experience
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work without established standard procedures and develop procedures and processes independently
What We Do
Kepler Computing develops next-generation AI memory and logic using advanced materials, 3D architectures, ferroelectric technologies, and deep semiconductor expertise. Its products target computing’s bandwidth, capacity, energy, and density constraints, particularly for high-throughput, highly interactive AI inference. The company operates as a full-stack semiconductor technology developer spanning memory, logic, chip design, circuits, architecture, advanced packaging, and manufacturing for scalable next-generation compute systems.
