Software Engineer

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Founded in 1999 in Altopascio (Lucca, Italy), Microtest has grown from the vision of its three founding partners into a global technology partner for the semiconductor ecosystem. Over the years, the Group has expanded from its origins in Test Services to also become a provider of best-in-class Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), serving strategic and high‑tech sectors including automotive, industrial, power, sensors, healthcare, defence, consumer and AI. With more than 25 years of experience in high parallelism, advanced performance, and pioneering automation, Microtest supports leading microchip designers and manufacturers worldwide in optimizing operations and reducing testing costs.

The Group has strengthened its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including Test Inspire, Gedec, RoodMicrotec, ipTEST, and FocusedTest, consolidating its presence across Europe, the UK, the US, Malaysia, and beyond. Headquartered in Italy with global support, Microtest remains committed to innovation, service, and quality, continuing to shape the future of semiconductor testing.

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Software Engineer - C++ Driver Development

You will join our R&D team, focusing on the development and maintenance of user‑mode drivers in a Windows environment, primarily written in C++.

Main Activities

• Development, debugging, and maintenance of drivers and software modules;
• Collaboration with the team to integrate drivers with applications, firmware components, and hardware;
• Support during testing, validation, and technical documentation phases;
• Analysis of hardware/software issues and participation in their resolution.

Technical requirements

• Strong knowledge of C++ programming fundamentals;
• Basic understanding of electronics, communication buses, and HW/SW interfaces;
• Familiarity with the Windows development environment and low‑level programming concepts;
• Knowledge of major debugging and version control tools (e.g., Visual Studio, SVN, Git).

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hardware communication protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I²C);
• Experience—academic or professional—in embedded projects or hardware/software integration;
• Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics;
• Experience with laboratory equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).

Soft Skills

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams;
• Strong learning attitude and problem‑solving mindset;
• Accuracy, proactiveness, and a strong focus on product quality.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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