Test Manager (m/f/d)

IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.

Test Manager (m/f/d)

Advantest – We enable tomorrowʻs technology.

Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as

Your Responsibilities

• Define and continuously improve / adapt the overall test plan in close cooperation with other stakeholders within the V93 R&D organization
• Plan the specific test activities based on new features, known bugs to achieve an optimal balance between test coverage and test execution time
• Integrate security testing, secure-by-design validation, vulnerability handling processes, and incident response test coverage into the overall test strategy, ensure traceability against CRA security requirements
• Continuously enhance & adapt data collection and reporting to improve transparency of test execution on all layers to provide status information on quality level
• Continuously enhance test automation, including regression suites and automated security scans into CI/CD pipelines
• Drive activities for improvement by identifying hot spots of low quality in software
• Analyze currently used tools and standardize testing and quality processes to ensure as much as possible a common approach in all teams
• Work closely with the QA team to ensure strong alignment of Quality assurance strategy and test strategy including streamlined QA reports and test reports

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 7 years industry experience in security testing and software development
• Experience as Test Manager for large software projects, including best practices and tools in the different test levels (e.g. module, integration, system test)
• Experience applying AI-supported tools and methods to enhance test coverage, accelerate defect detection, or optimize test suite maintenance
• Solid knowledge of security testing methodologies: vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, fuzz testing, SAST/DAST, threat modeling
• Understanding of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and its implications for software testing, security documentation, and conformity evidence
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards relevant to CRA (e.g. OWASP, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ETSI EN 303 645)
• Strong commitment to agile quality practices and a data-driven approach to test improvement
• Very good communication skills in English
• Experience working with globally distributed teams (Japan, Germany, China, US, India).

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in regulated environments (ASPICE) and tracing of test records
• Background in cybersecurity roles (e.g., security engineer, security champion, security architect)
• Having led an agile team as product owner, scrum master or project manager
• Experience in scaled agile environments (e.g. SAFe)
• German or Chinese Language skills

Our offer

Flexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security

Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence

Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)

Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions

Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days

Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations

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Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool.
If you have any questions, Alena Nicolai will be happy to answer them at
+49 (0) 7031.204.8380

For further information visit: www.advantest-career.de