Systems Software Engineer, Test & Automation Infrastructure

Coherent • Fremont, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop and enhance automated test execution frameworks for firmware and system-level validation. Support automation for customer issue replication, debug workflows, and release qualifications. Create software solutions that reduce manual effort, improve repeatability, and increase automation coverage. Assist with root-cause analysis of firmware or system-level issues by improving observability and debug tooling. Collaborate with firmware engineers to generate requirements and design new test coverage for new product Introduction, (NPI) features. Translate validation and customer issue requirements into software infrastructure and tooling solutions. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning. Support migration from manual or script-based workflows toward robust, platform-based automation. Document tools, frameworks, APIs, workflows, and design decisions clearly for long-term maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 0 - 1+ years of experience in software development, test infrastructure, firmware validation, embedded systems, automation frameworks, or systems-level tooling.
• Relevant Internship, academic project, research, lab or co-op experience will be considered.
• Experience developing software in one or more languages such as C#, Python, C++, or similar.
• Experience working with automation frameworks, test infrastructure, hardware/software integration, or embedded system validation.
• Strong understanding of software development practices, including version control, debugging, code reviews, and documentation.
• Strong Python programming language skills, Git version Control.
• 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.
• Strong interest in embedded systems, firmware verification, automation infrastructure, and optical transceiver technologies.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with C, C++, C# programming languages is a plus.
• Experience with optics and signal processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance automated test execution frameworks for firmware and system-level validation.
• Support automation for customer issue replication, debug workflows, and release qualifications.
• Create software solutions that reduce manual effort, improve repeatability, and increase automation coverage.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of firmware or system-level issues by improving observability and debug tooling.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to generate requirements and design new test coverage for new product Introduction, (NPI) features.
• Translate validation and customer issue requirements into software infrastructure and tooling solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning.
• Support migration from manual or script-based workflows toward robust, platform-based automation.
• Document tools, frameworks, APIs, workflows, and design decisions clearly for long-term maintainability.

Benefits

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level