Software Engineer (Nextest, San Jose)

Organization & Role

Nextest is looking for software engineers to join an exciting, dynamic, hardworking, engaging, and collaborative team. As an individual contributor, you will be involved in all aspects of software engineering and complex problem-solving, working with different functions to define, implement, and test new features and functionality. Nextest engineering teams are characterized by deep technical skills working with both software and hardware. Our Engineers thrive in a dynamic, customer-driven, global work environment where they succeed through innovation and collaboration. Internally, we work closely with the Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and QA groups. Externally, we work closely with both our Field support organization and our customers.

Qualifications

• Computer Science degree with 5+ years experience
• Advanced to Expert knowledge of C++
• Strong C++ Object Oriented design and programming skills
• Experience implementing software that directly interacts with hardware (FPGAs and ASICs)
• Knowledge of Windows and experience with Visual Studio required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio IDE's and the STL Library
• Proficiency with a source code control system (GIT preferred)
• Present ideas to groups of people
• Self-directed self-starter
• English Proficiency

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience interacting with hardware designers and reading schematics/design documentation and implementing software interacting directly with hardware
• Software development for embedded systems, microcontrollers, and/or off-the-shelf small-form-factor devices (e.g. Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Ardunio).
• Experience and/or knowledge of Windows device drivers (specifically, KMDF).
• Experience with Windows OS Internals

Education

• Computer Science degree with 5+ years experience

Compensation 
The base salary range for this role is $140,600 - $224,900. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.  

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance. 

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