Release Train Engineer (m/f/d) - Advantest Europe GmbH

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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.
Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as
Release Train Engineer (m/f/d)
Your Responsibilities
Advantest is a global leader in automatic test equipment for the semiconductor industry. Our V93000 platform is used to test the majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductor devices. In SW R&D, we build its software in globally distributed agile teams operating within a large-scale SAFe® Solution Train. Within it, the Engineering Platform Agile Release Train (ART) builds a scalable and efficient platform foundation for engineering capabilities such as test program development and device debugging.
As Release Train Engineer you act as servant leader of the ART alongside the Product Manager and System Architect. Together with the Scrum Masters you lead the ART's day-to-day operations while also being part of the team of Release Train Engineers supporting consistency and efficiency across the entire Solution Train.
Your Responsibilities
Drive operation of the Engineering Platform ART with a sustainable cadence to consistently meet PI Objectives
Identify, track, and resolve cross-team and cross-ART dependencies, risks, and impediments before they impact delivery
Ensure effective collaboration between product management, architects, development teams and stakeholders
Establish and facilitate all ART events (e.g. PI Planning) and activities required
Drive ART-level Inspect & Adapt outcomes and continuously evolve ways of working within the ART
Promote agile practices, built-in quality, and sustainable delivery with a focus on flow and transparency
Define, track, and use metrics (e.g. predictability, quality, flow) to support management reporting, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues
May serve as Scrum Master for selected teams within the ART
Participate in the operation of the overall Solution Train as a member of the team of Release Train Engineers

Your Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Software Project/Program Manager, or Product Owner
Experience leading cross‑functional and distributed teams in agile development setups
Solid knowledge of Scrum and SAFe
Proven ability to work effectively in intercultural, globally distributed teams.
Fluent in English (written and spoken)


Preferred Qualifications
German proficiency highly desirable
Japanese or Chinese skills are a plus
Experience with globally distributed software projects with strong HW/SW interaction
Hands‑on experience leading an Agile Release Train
Experience with direct or indirect people leadership
Background in large engineering organizations using scaled agile approaches
Experience in regulated environments (e.g. automotive, medical, aerospace)
Experience in semiconductor testing or the semiconductor industry


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

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
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