Release Train Engineer; m​/f​/d

Advantest - We enable tomorrow’s technology. 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.

Location:

Böblingen.

• 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.

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.

• 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.