Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware & Machine Control

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware & Machine Control

8/20/26

Our HDD backend test equipment team develops and sustains the firmware, control software, automation, and vision systems that support reliable high-volume manufacturing test operations. In this role, you will help deliver robust test platforms that improve equipment capability, production uptime, deployment quality, and long-term scalability. About the role - you will:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and sustain firmware, embedded software, and automation applications for HDD backend test equipment. You will work across firmware development, equipment control, vision integration, debugging, validation, and production deployment while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable systems that improve manufacturing efficiency and equipment uptime.   Firmware Development and Sustaining

Develop firmware for new PCBA boards, with a focus on hardware-software interfaces, low-level communication protocols, and maintainable design.  Deliver bug fixes, performance improvements, and feature enhancements for existing boards.  Manage firmware upgrades and sustaining activities to improve reliability and production readiness.

Software Control and Vision Systems

Design machine control systems, state machines, and software architectures for automation equipment.  Create software design documentation, including UML diagrams, flowcharts, state charts, and class diagrams.  Integrate motion control, robotics, vision systems, and industrial communication interfaces into production test platforms.  Design, select, qualify, and integrate vision hardware for production test applications.  Develop and optimize vision recipes and system calibration.  Manage GitHub source control, code reviews, and software release activities.  Support machine integration, validation, qualification, and production deployment to ensure robust system performance.

Software Design for Test Equipment

Evaluate technical feasibility and guide software solutions from problem definition through implementation and release.  Partner with internal teams to define requirements, estimate schedules, and deliver high-quality solutions on time.  Manage technical priorities, project milestones, and deliverables with independence and accountability.  Develop and execute software testing for new hardware integrations.

Occasional Responsibilities

Contribute to selected AI and machine learning software initiatives that enhance equipment capability and operational insight.  Design, develop, and maintain software in a Linux environment as needed.  Support software installation and troubleshoot PC setup issues.  Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to maintain system uptime and testing efficiency.  Understand security protocols and technologies, including SSL/TLS, certificate of lifecycle management, and key management systems.  About you:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.  Experience: More than 5 years of hands-on experience in software and firmware development for test equipment systems, with practical expertise in equipment automation,