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Our Purpose
The Teradyne Semiconductor Test Embedded Firmware Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated, energetic, technically driven Sr. Embedded Software Design Engineer to focus on the development of driver level SW with a focus on PCIe Gen 4/5/6. Development occurs in a dynamic and challenging 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.
Opportunity Overview
PCIe Gen 4/5/6 driver development, debugging, validation on ARM, x86 platforms
Embedded Software development in C/C++, Linux, RTOS
Linux driver development, MSIX interrupt handling, kernel modification, device tree updates
PCIe 4/5 Bridge (Broadcom PEX/MicroChip) driver support, integration on x86, ARM
Linux kernel/OS debugging and updates to resolve performance and stability issues
Act as Technical Lead for project deliverables.
All About You
Software coding using C and C++.
System integration in both Linux and Windows environments.
Languages: Expertise in C, C++ coding and several scripting languages (Python, , bash, ...) required. Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
Development Tools: GIT, JIRA, Make, Microsoft Visual Studio (Linux and Windows).
Processors: PowerPC, ARM
Comfortable working with open source communities (Linux kernel etc)
PCIe:
Extensive experience developing embedded SW and kernel drivers for PCIe subsystems.
Experience with PCIe Gen5/6 preferred.
Experience configuring PCIe switches to support bifurcation, non-transparent endpoints and synthetic endpoints.
Hardware protocols: Familiarity with common hardware protocols, such as; I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB...
Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, 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.
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 15 years of practical development experience.
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 (https://www.teradyne.com/2025-open-enrollment/) to see details.
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