Embedded Software Engineer (Integrated System Test, Sunnyvale)
About The Position
The Teradyne IST (Integrated System Test) Software team is seeking a highly motivated and technically driven Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for cutting-edge test platforms. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain software that interfaces directly with hardware and operating system components while providing robust APIs and services to higher-level applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software engineers, and product managers to design and deliver reliable, high-performance solutions used in advanced semiconductor test systems. This is an opportunity to contribute across the full embedded software stack, from low-level hardware interaction and Linux platform development to application software and system integration.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues, project status, and risks to peers, managers, and customers.
- Experience implementing Agile software development practices like story planning, bug tracking, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ software development for embedded and system-level applications.
- Experience developing software on Linux platforms, including user-space applications, device drivers, bootloaders, and cross-compilation environments.
- Experience debugging complex hardware/software integration issues and multithreaded applications.
- Experience with embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying AI-assisted tools to software engineering.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation, testing, and tooling.
- Experience in test, instrumentation, and automation domains.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions in C and C++ for Linux-based and embedded systems.
- Debug and optimize complex hardware/software integration issues across system- and board-level components.
- Contribute to software quality and engineering efficiency through modern software development practices and use of AI-assisted tools.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance
- paid vacation & holidays
- tuition assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
