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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Integration & Test Engineer - **Company:** MESH - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Collaborative Software, Computer Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Ethernet, Fault Tolerance, Firmware, IEEE-488, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Operational Databases, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Production Code, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-integration-test-engineer-mesh-optical-technologies-8111295 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline * 1+ years of hands-on software development experience (internships, co-ops, and substantive project experience qualify) * Strong proficiency in Python, with experience writing production-quality code * Experience developing and operating software in Linux environments * Familiarity with CI systems, automated testing pipelines, and deployment workflows * Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity * Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Experience interfacing software with manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, or controls systems (e.g., instrument control via GPIB, USB, serial, or Ethernet) * Strong proficiency in C or C++ in addition to Python * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, serial protocols, device communication) * Experience with data acquisition, time-series data, or production database systems * Experience designing software systems for observability, fault tolerance, and long-term maintainability * Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, test automation frameworks, or automated validation systems * Background in hardware-centric or high-volume manufacturing environments * Experience with containerization, infrastructure-as-code, or deployment automation * Familiarity with MES systems, production traceability, or factory data infrastructure * Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative software development workflows ## Description * Own the software that automates production lines and controls hardware interfaces between factory tools, stations, instruments, and workflows * Own the software that automates end-of-line production test systems and development lab test environments, ensuring deterministic execution and reliable results at throughput * Develop and maintain test automation frameworks used for qualification, validation, and manufacturing, including instrument control, sequencing, and pass/fail determination * Build and maintain data acquisition pipelines for test results, process logs, and system metrics, ensuring production data is captured, stored, and accessible for analysis * Implement health monitoring, fault detection, and alerting across manufacturing and test software systems * Support root-cause analysis for line interruptions, process excursions, test escapes, and automation failures * Work closely with process and manufacturing engineering to ensure every process parameter is fully observable, controllable, and traceable across the line * Support CI-driven test and integration environments that validate hardware, firmware, and software changes prior to production deployment * Extend automation and control systems to support new product introductions, process changes, and production ramps * Interface with mechanical, electrical, optical, and manufacturing engineering teams to resolve integration issues that span hardware and software boundaries ## Related Videos - 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