System Integration and Embedded Software Design Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

The Teradyne Semiconductor Test Embedded Firmware Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated, energetic, technically driven System Integration and Embedded Software Design Engineer to focus on the development of application level SW and Linux drivers and to spearhead system integration and debug efforts. Development occurs in a dynamic multi-site environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with hardware and software subject matter experts to make complex hardware and software come together into a working system. This role reports into the Logic Design organization.

Embedded firmware engineering develops the embedded board support package for all Teradyne instruments and is involved in key architecture choices to select the processors, OS, tools, and network adaption.

Opportunity Overview

• Act as a key technical resource to contribute and/or lead system integration efforts to bring the product to market.
• Architecture, design, implementation, verification, and lab validation of Linux user space applications and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) for automated test equipment.
• Act as technical lead for project team deliverables, directing/mentoring junior engineers.
• Work closely within the Logic Design team to abstract low level hardware details from higher level SW to enable greater SW reuse and reduce long term maintenance of the code base.
• Work with Hardware, Software and Systems engineering to define scalable, high-performance, high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code.

All About You

• Software coding using C and C++.
• Experience with Linux device drivers.
• System integration in Linux environments.
• Excellent communication skills and willing to take the initiative to aggregate project needs
• Languages: Expertise in C, C++ coding and several scripting languages (Python, , bash, …) required. Operating Systems: Linux
• Development Tools: GIT, JIRA, Make
• Hardware protocols: Familiarity with common hardware protocols, such as; I2C, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, USB...
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, especially debugging remote systems with multiple devices in the loop, and problem solving skills.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment is a plus.
• Solid verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Comfortable and familiar with peer reviewed software development process.
• Comfortable working with open source communities (Linux kernel etc)
• Experience working in cross-functional teams designing complex systems
• Commitment to excellence, efficiency, and product quality

Education/Experience

• BS required, advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering computer science or related technical field from a top university or engineering institution
• Minimum of 10 years of practical development experience and system integration.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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