Software Architect (Compute Test, Austin)

Teradyne; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Teradyne in Austin, TX is seeking a Software Architect to lead strategic software development for semiconductor test customers. The role combines customer engagement, software leadership, and engineering enablement to define practical architecture and production-ready solutions.

You will drive architecture activities, create executable plans, and mentor engineers while collaborating with test engineers, application engineers, and software teams. Local candidates only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of software development experience, with architecture leadership.
• Strong C# and OO design skills, reusable libraries and services experience.
• Experience with automated testing, source control, CI/CD, packaging, and releases.
• Ability to clarify requirements, document decisions, and explain tradeoffs.
• Experience influencing across teams and mentoring engineers.
• Comfort working with customers during design discussions and escalations.
• Master's degree and semiconductor/test domain knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture activities for strategic customers, clarifying workflows, constraints, and risks.
• Develop executable architecture plans with interfaces, guardrails, stages, and validation strategies.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to align solutions with platform direction.
• Build and review modular C# software with interfaces, tests, and maintainable dependencies.
• Support implementation through prototypes, design/code reviews, and issue resolution.
• Mentor test engineers in professional C# development practices with examples and reviews.

Skills

Software architecture

C#

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

Debugging tools

Job description

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Software Architect (Compute Test, Austin)

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Austin, TX, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is seeking a Software Architect to lead strategic software development activities for semiconductor test customers. This hands-on role combines customer engagement, software leadership, and engineering enablement while partnering with customers, test engineers, application engineers, and software teams to define practical architecture and guide solutions into production.

• Lead software architecture activities for assigned strategic customers, clarifying workflows, requirements, constraints, integration points, and technical risks.
• Develop executable architecture plans with clear interfaces, technical guardrails, implementation stages, and validation strategies.
• Collaborate with customers, test engineers, application engineers, and internal software teams to align account solutions with long-term platform direction.
• Build and review modular C# software with clear interfaces, automated tests, maintainable dependencies, useful diagnostics, and appropriate performance.
• Support implementation through prototypes, design and code reviews, documented decisions, and resolution of complex development or production issues.
• Mentor test engineers in professional C# development practices by providing patterns, examples, reviews, and practical guidance.

All About You

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of software development experience, including experience defining architecture or leading technical direction for complex projects.
• Strong C# and object-oriented design skills, with experience building reusable libraries, frameworks, services, or applications.
• Practical experience with automated testing, source control, continuous integration and delivery, package management, and production releases.
• Ability to discover requirements in ambiguous environments, evaluate alternatives, document decisions, and explain tradeoffs to different audiences.
• Experience leading through technical influence, collaboration, and mentorship across organizational boundaries.
• Confidence working directly with customers during design discussions, escalations, and schedule-sensitive production issues.
• Strong written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Preferred: Knowledge of semiconductor test, device design, test program development, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Preferred: Experience integrating engineering software with factory systems, equipment interfaces, data platforms, or third-party tools.

We are only considering candidates local to Austin, Texas and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $161,700 - $258,000. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

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