Software Engineering Manager (Innovation Lab, North Reading)

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne’s Innovation Lab in North Reading is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team delivering advanced software for optical vision, machine vision, inspection, metrology, and automated test systems. This role blends technical leadership, project management, and people development to ship high-quality software supporting imaging, defect detection, alignment, and measurement.

You will mentor engineers, drive architecture decisions, set priorities, and collaborate with optics,

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience including machine vision or image processing.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience with C++, C#, Python.
• Experience developing software for cameras, optical instrumentation, inspection systems, or automated test equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Machine vision and image processing.
• Optical inspection and metrology systems.
• Defect detection, pattern recognition, and alignment algorithms.
• Camera and sensor integration.
• AI/ML applications for image analysis.
• Real-time software and high-throughput data processing.
• Semiconductor test, automated inspection, or advanced manufacturing applications.
• Customer-facing product development and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Manage project priorities, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of software for optical vision and machine vision systems.
• Oversee development of image processing, defect detection, alignment, inspection, and metrology applications.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, electrical, systems, and product engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Establish software development best practices, coding standards, and quality processes.
• Guide technical decisions related to software architecture, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Support product validation, manufacturing release, customer installations, and field issue resolution.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, for vision-based applications.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Machine Vision

Image Processing

Leadership

Communication

AI/ML for image analysis

Real-time software

High-throughput data processing

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Job description

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Software Engineering Manager (Innovation Lab, North Reading)

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, 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 supportedto 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

The Innovation Lab is an advanced R&D team that is part of the Semiconductor Test Division at Teradyne. We have a dual charter to technically support the growth of the division and company:

• Create long term differentiated solutions for our core Semiconductor Test business by exploring new technologies and architectures to be applied against current and emerging key requirements for our customers.
• Working with our Business Development Office, develop differentiated solutions to new business opportunities that are relatively adjacent to our core business. These will generally enable new businesses within our existing customer base.

The Software Engineering Manager leads a team of software engineers developing advanced software solutions for optical vision, machine vision, inspection, metrology, and automated test systems. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and people development to deliver high-quality software products that support imaging, image processing, defect detection, alignment, and measurement applications.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Manage project priorities, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of software for optical vision and machine vision systems.
• Oversee development of image processing, defect detection, alignment, inspection, and metrology applications.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, electrical, systems, and product engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Establish software development best practices, coding standards, and quality processes.
• Guide technical decisions related to software architecture, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Support product validation, manufacturing release, customer installations, and field issue resolution.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, for vision-based applications.

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.

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, including machine vision or image processing applications.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience with C++, C#, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and software development methodologies.
• Experience developing software for cameras, optical instrumentation, inspection systems, or automated test equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Machine vision and image processing.
• Optical inspection and metrology systems.
• Defect detection, pattern recognition, and alignment algorithms.
• Camera and sensor integration.
• AI/ML applications for image analysis.
• Real-time software and high-throughput data processing.
• Semiconductor test, automated inspection, or advanced manufacturing applications.
• Customer-facing product development and technical leadership.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who can build and grow a high-performing software team while delivering innovative vision-based solutions from concept through production, working closely with optics, hardware, and systems engineering teams.

We are only considering candidates local to position location 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 $165,700 - $265,200. 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.