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June 20, 2025
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Software Engineer

Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. They are seeking a Software Engineer to develop test scripts for firmware validation, collaborate with firmware engineers, and maintain test system performance.
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Responsibilities

  • Develop test scripts to validate firmware that runs on optical Transceivers and supporting products.
  • Collaborate with firmware engineers to generate requirements and design new test coverage for new product Introduction, (NPI) features.
  • Define and design test coverage and test scripts per product requirements and specifications.
  • Qualify new test instrument and integrate them into test software platform.
  • Maintain test system performance and readiness.
  • Follow software development process for test script, test software platform development and release.
  • Fulfill test request and provide test report timely and provide test review and test explanation upon request.
  • Testing and result analysis
  • Work closely with other team member on product or customer issue verification and debugging.
  • Participate project and team meeting to provide feedback and opinion on test related information and new ideas.
  • Work with other test members to keep test script and test document up to date with high quality.

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Python programming language.
  • Git version Control.
  • Knowledge of common buses and communication protocols (e.g. UART, I2C, SPI, interfaces, etc.)
  • Familiarity with instrument and hardware control such as digital I/O, timers, ADCs, UARTs, low power modes, etc.
  • Experience working at the hardware/software interface: reading and writing registers, comfortable with hardware specs.
  • Comfortable using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.
  • Hands-on (practical) or lab experience with hardware.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Work effectively with other members of II-VI core team for module development.
  • This position is on-site.
  • May require occasional off-site meetings or travel.
  • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.
  • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job.
  • May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs.
  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.
  • All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.
  • Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.
  • They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.
  • Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
  • Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with C, C++, and C# programming languages is a plus.
  • Experience with optics and signal processing is a plus.

Benefits

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
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Founded in 1971
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.coherent.com/