Senior Software Engineer
Advantest Corporation
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Advantest America Inc. in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to join the US AI and Automation Team.
In this role, you will help design, develop, and deploy software solutions that integrate AI capabilities into internal engineering workflows and customer-facing products. You will work with software engineers, AI specialists, product teams, and customers to create scalable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
- 5+ years of software development experience delivering enterprise software solutions.
- Strong software architecture, system design and Git-based workflows.
- Experience with CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, and Agile methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect scalable software systems for internal and customer-facing applications.
- Lead technical design decisions, architecture reviews, and best practices.
- Develop and maintain modern applications, services, APIs, and integration frameworks.
- Collaborate with global teams to define roadmaps and solution architectures.
- Mentor engineers and support deployments and customer engagements.
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Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.
Our Purpose & Values:
Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.
Core Values:
I- Innovation is our Lifeblood
N- Number One is Our Aspiration
T- Trust is our Foundation
E- Empowerment is Our Motivation
G- Global is our Reach
R- Respect is our Heart
I - Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
T- Teamwork is our Approach
Y- Yes is Our Attitude
At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.
We foster an integrity-centered culture, where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.
Advantest is seeking a Software Engineer to join the US AI and Automation Team. In this role, you will help design, develop, and deploy software solutions that integrate AI capabilities into both internal engineering workflows and customer-facing products.
You will work closely with software engineers, AI specialists, product teams, semiconductor test experts, and customers to create scalable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong software architecture expertise, modern software development practices, and the ability to lead technical initiatives from concept through deployment.
This position focuses first on software engineering excellence and architecture, with opportunities to apply emerging AI technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
- Design and architect scalable software systems supporting internal and customer-facing applications.
- Lead technical design decisions, architecture reviews, and software development best practices.
- Develop and maintain modern applications, services, APIs, and integration frameworks.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to define technical roadmaps and solution architectures.
- Design and implement integrations between enterprise systems, engineering platforms, cloud services, and AI-enabled applications.
- Utilize GitHub-based workflows including source control, code reviews, issue management, and release processes.
- Evaluate new technologies and development tools to improve engineering productivity and software quality.
- Mentor software engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
- Support customer engagements, technical workshops, proof-of-concepts, and deployment activities where appropriate.
- Contribute to AI-enabled engineering solutions including automation, knowledge systems, software copilots, and intelligent workflows.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
- 5+ years of software development experience designing and delivering commercial or enterprise software solutions.
- Strong software architecture and system design experience.
- Strong understanding of Git-based development workflows and GitHub.
- Understanding of some networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, gRPC)
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality processes.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with artificial intelligence technologies including:
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- AI Agents
- AI-assisted development tools
- Experience integrating AI services into production applications.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Experience in semiconductor test, semiconductor manufacturing, EDA, or related industries.
- Experience with the Advantest V93000 / SmarTest ecosystem.
- Experience leading architecture initiatives or technical transformation projects.
- Experience working directly with customers to define requirements and deliver technical solutions.
- Global Bonus Program: Performance-based bonuses paid twice yearly.
- 401(k) Plan: Pre-tax retirement savings with company match.
- Medical, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options including HMO, PPO, and HSA.
- Income Protection: Life, disability, and accident insurance at no cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care options.
- Employee Assistance Program: Free support for personal and work-related issues.
- Flexible Time Off: Accrual starts at hire, increases with service.
- Paid Holidays: 13 company holidays annually.
- San Jose , California , United States
- Austin , Texas , United States
Research & Development (Software Development)
Non-Bay Area Target Salary Range: $95,850- $148,150 DOE
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Notice for California Residents: We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Advantest America, Inc., including some or all of the following categories of PI: identifiers and personal records (e.g., name, phone number, email address, employment history); commercial information (e.g., if we reimburse you for travel or other expenses during the application process); sensory information (e.g., recorded virtual interviews); professional or employment information (e.g., information provided in your resume and application, such as employment history); non-public education records (e.g., educational institution transcripts and records); and inferences drawn from the above categories of PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing operations related to your potential employment. To view the Advantest Privacy Policy, visit https://www.advantest.com/privacy-policy.html. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at AAI_privacy.officer@advantest.com.
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