Software engineer, Firmware Validation Tools

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Fremont, CA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Develop test Scripts in Python to validate firmware that runs on optical Transceivers and supporting products. Collaborate with firmware engineers to generate requirements and design new test coverage for new product Introduction, (NPI) features. Define and design test coverage and test scripts per product requirements and specifications. Qualify new test instrument and integrate them into test software platform. Maintain test system performance and readiness. Follow software development process for test script, test software platform development and release. Fulfill test request and provide test report timely and provide test review and test explanation upon request. Testing and result analysis Work closely with other team member on product or customer issue verification and debugging. Participate project and team meeting to provide feedback and opinion on test related information and new ideas. Work with other test members to keep test script and test document up to date with high quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
Strong Python programming language skills, Git version Control and Familiarity with C, C++, C# programming languages is a plus.
Knowledge of common buses and communication protocols (e.g. UART, I2C, SPI, interfaces, etc.)
Familiarity with instrument and hardware control such as digital I/O, timers, ADCs, UARTs, low power modes, etc.
Experience working at the hardware/software interface: reading and writing registers, comfortable with hardware specs.
Comfortable using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.
Hands-on (practical) or lab experience with hardware.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Work effectively with other members of core team for module development.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred but not required.
Familiarity with C, C++, C# programming languages is a plus.
Experience with optics and signal processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop test Scripts in Python to validate firmware that runs on optical Transceivers and supporting products.
Collaborate with firmware engineers to generate requirements and design new test coverage for new product Introduction, (NPI) features.
Define and design test coverage and test scripts per product requirements and specifications.
Qualify new test instrument and integrate them into test software platform.
Maintain test system performance and readiness.
Follow software development process for test script, test software platform development and release.
Fulfill test request and provide test report timely and provide test review and test explanation upon request.
Testing and result analysis
Work closely with other team member on product or customer issue verification and debugging.
Participate project and team meeting to provide feedback and opinion on test related information and new ideas.
Work with other test members to keep test script and test document up to date with high quality.