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# Jr. Embedded Firmware Engineer (Compute Test, North Reading)

- **Company:** Teradyne Inc.
- **Location:** North Reading, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $100,100.0 - $160,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, Open Source Technology, PCI Express, Software Engineering, USB, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Yocto, Information Technology, U-Boot, Software Coding, Docker
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.teradyne.com/talentcommunity/apply/1435430400/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

 * 2+ years of experience
 * Software coding using C and C++ (11 or newer).
 * Experience with Embedded Linux BSP development (Devicetrees, u-boot configuration, building and deploying Linux on embedded systems)
 * Application development in Linux environments.
 * Excellent communication skills and willing to take the initiative to aggregate project needs
 * Experience with CI/CD integration.
 * Languages: Expertise in C, C++ coding and several scripting languages (Python, , bash, …) required. Operating Systems: Linux
 * Development Tools: GIT, Cmake, Yocto, Docker
 * Hardware protocols: Familiarity with common hardware protocols, such as; I2C, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, USB...
 * Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, especially debugging remote systems with multiple devices in the loop, and problem solving skills.
 * Experience with Automated Test Equipment is a plus.
 * Comfortable and familiar with peer reviewed software development process.
 * Comfortable working with open source communities (Linux kernel, uboot, etc)
 * 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

## Description

Embedded firmware engineering develops the embedded board support package for all Teradyne instruments and is involved in key architecture choices to select the processors, OS, tools, and network adaption.

 * Architecture, design, implementation, verification, and lab validation of Linux BSP and userspace tools for automated test equipment.
 * Work with Hardware, Software, and Systems engineering to provide interfaces to complex hardware systems.
 * Implement scalable, high-performance, high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code.
 * Build, deployment, and test automation of the systems you'll create and improve.