Software Engineer (Test Systems) (Quantifi Photonics, New Zealand)

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fuelled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

Based in Auckland, Quantifi Photonics is proud to be part of the Teradyne family, combining New Zealand’s innovative spirit with the resources of a global leader in test, automation, and robotics. We’re growing fast, tackling increasingly complex challenges, and are looking for passionate, talented people to help take Quantifi Photonics to the next level.

Quantifi Photonics designs and manufactures advanced optical and electronic test instruments that enable engineers to develop and scale up next-generation photonics technologies. Our customers include global tech companies, leading universities, and world-class research institutions in over 25 countries; working across R&D, high-volume manufacturing, defence, aerospace, and academia.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

The Software Engineer designs and implements platform software that orchestrates and integrates modules and components into fully functional Test Systems. This role plays a key part in enabling end-to-end solutions by providing the control, automation, and user interfaces needed to ensure reliable system performance and ease of use across development, manufacturing, and customer applications.

• Design and implement software modules that interface with internal hardware and optical products to form cohesive test systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, integration points, and system behaviour.
• Create scripts, tools, and applications for automated test execution, configuration, and system control.
• Assist in debugging system-level issues, validating performance, and refining software as systems evolve.
• Follow best practices for software design, documentation, version control, and testing.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.

• Proficiency in at least one system-level or automation-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, C++, or C#).
• Proven ability to write software that integrates with hardware systems via common communication protocols and control interfaces.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, version control (e.g., Git), and debugging techniques.
• Solid understanding and experience with both MS Windows and Linux (any distribution) deployment environments.
• Pays close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Solves problems calmly and practically under pressure.
• Adapts quickly to new challenges and changing priorities.
• Actively seeks to learn and improve skills continuously.
• Polite and respectful to all employees.

**We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid birthday off
• Great staff facilities (lunchroom outdoor flow and BBQ area)
• Walking distance from Constellation Bus Station
• Employee centric company
• If you would like to work on the North Shore and be part of an employee centric culture, we would love to engage with you.