Embedded Software Engineer – Semiconductor Test Systems

Embedded Software Engineer Semiconductor Test SystemsOpen Positions: 15Locations: North Reading, Massachusetts / Sunnyvale, CaliforniaWork Mode: On-site 5 days per weekEmployment Type: Contract initial 12-month assignmentExperience Range: 4+ years relevant embedded/system software experience Role Overview We are seeking Embedded Software Engineers to develop and maintain software for advanced semiconductor test platforms. The role involves C/C++ development on Linux and embedded systems, with significant interaction between software, hardware, operating-system components, and higher-level applications.Engineers will work across the embedded software stack, including low-level hardware interfaces, Linux platform software, APIs, system integration, debugging, and performance optimization. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain embedded and system-level software using C and C++.Develop software for Linux-based and embedded platforms used in semiconductor test systems.Implement software components that interface directly with hardware and operating-system services.Develop and maintain APIs and services for integration with higher-level applications.Debug complex hardware/software integration issues at system and board level.Develop and troubleshoot multithreaded software applications.Interface with embedded communication technologies including SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and PCIe.Analyze system-level issues involving hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and application software.Optimize software for performance, reliability, maintainability, and system stability.Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, test, and product engineering teams.Participate in Agile activities including story planning, sprint execution, bug tracking, release planning, and retrospectives.Contribute to software quality through code reviews, debugging, testing, automation, and engineering best practices. Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.4+ years of relevant software development experience in embedded, systems, or hardware-facing software.Strong hands-on programming experience in C and C++.Experience developing software in Linux and/or embedded Linux environments.Hands-on experience debugging hardware/software integration issues.Experience developing and debugging multithreaded applications.Working knowledge of embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or equivalent interfaces.Experience with structured software development, source control, defect tracking, and release processes.Understanding of Agile software development practices.Ability to work on-site five days per week in either North Reading, MA or Sunnyvale, CA. Technical SkillsProgrammingCC++Embedded C/C++Python preferred Operating Systems / PlatformsLinuxEmbedded LinuxEmbedded SystemsSystem-level software development Hardware / Software InterfacesSPII2CUARTEthernetPCIeBoard-level hardware interfaces Software EngineeringMultithreadingHardware/software integrationSystem debuggingAPI developmentPerformance optimizationSoftware testing and debuggingVersion controlAgile development Domain KnowledgeSemiconductor test systemsAutomated Test Equipment (ATE)Test and measurement systemsInstrumentationHardware automation #LI-SD1