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# Lead Software Engineer (Automated Test Equipment)

- **Company:** Mycronic
- **Location:** Macclesfield, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Data Visualization, Digital Electronics, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Motion Planning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Visual Systems, Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f7ba41d872c1c0eb

## About the Role

We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!, * BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.

 * Expert C++ and Python skills.
 * Direct experience of hardware integration (motion control, vision systems etc)
 * Experience of data visualisation, real-time charts to display complex result data., * PCB manufacturing or electronic assembly
 * Bare board test
 * Electrical testing of PCBs
 * High-speed digital electronics
 * Robotics and motion control
 * Machine vision
 * Precision metrology
 * Automated test equipment (ATE)

## Description

We are looking for a lead software engineer to join our small, dedicated team, developing ATE equipment for PCBs. Someone who will bridge the gap between hardware operations and the technicians who operate the equipment. Translate complex test and measurement data into clean, easy-to-read visuals. Code the real-time software engine coordinating high-speed motion planning with backend hardware control and measurement systems., Lead software architecture and execution for Automated Test Equipment

Integrate software and hardware for complex system including motion control, vision systems, measurement hardware.

Design easy to use front end interface for end users and well as intermediate controls for system design and commissioning engineers