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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Tech Lead (Memory Test, San Jose, CA) - **Company:** Teradyne Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $177,900.0 - $284,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Device Drivers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Architecture, Raspberry Pi, Software Engineering, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.teradyne.com/talentcommunity/apply/1392434800/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Computer Science degree with 8+ years experience * Expert knowledge of C++ * Strong C++ Object Oriented design experience with a history of consistent on time software delivery. * Experience as a Tech Lead * Mastery 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) * Extensive 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 developing Windows device drivers (specifically, KMDF) * Deep knowledge of Windows OS Internals * Proven track record of completing and delivering products directly to customers. * Instrument design / control * ATE experience ## Description Memorty Test is looking for software engineers to join an exciting, dynamic, hardworking, engaging, and collaborative team. As a candidate 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. * Understand Customer requirements and find innovative ways to incorporate those requirements within our existing software architecture. * Learn from our most senior engineers and bring your experience and voice to help drive the next generation of Teradyne. * Collaborate with our senior team to design and develop programs and libraries for new products. * Assist with sustaining and extending programs and libraries for existing products. * Engage with our Field Applications team to find innovative ways to improve customer success and solve customer problems. * Work with the Software QA group to devise effective test strategies and identify areas to improve and resolve issues with our internal and customer-facing software releases. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Android beyond mobile: Cars, TVs, and Wearables](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/553-android-beyond-mobile-cars-tvs-and-wearables) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)