Senior Embedded Software Engineer - PCIe (Teradyne, North Reading)

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.

• 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.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams designing complex systems
• BS required, advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering computer science or related technical field from a top university or engineering institution

The base salary range for this role is $192,700 - $308,300. 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., 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/2026-benefit-information-for-us-employees/) to see details.

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