Software Engineer (Fremont)

Job Summary

The Software Engineer – Responsible for assisting in the development of software tools and scripts to support manufacturing processes and issue resolution. Under the guidance of senior engineers, this role supports engineering efforts to investigate production issues, automate routine tasks, and improve process efficiency. This position offers a strong foundation for learning and growth in both software and system-level troubleshooting within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging test logs and analyzing system behavior to support root cause investigations under supervision.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of simple software tools or scripts to aid in debugging or workflow improvements.
• Help configure basic Linux environments and participate in system validation activities.
• Work with team members to support PXE boot setups and network-based test environments.
• Document findings and observations clearly, escalating issues to senior engineers as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand requirements and assist in implementing solutions.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing activities to build technical competencies.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with Python or another scripting language, with a willingness to improve through real-world tasks.
• Basic understanding of Linux systems and common command-line operations.
• Modern programming design principles such as OO design, scalability, and high availability.
• Handson experiences with GIT, CI/CD, web services, Docker and cloud environments
• Knowledge about server hardware, BIOS, firmware, or system-level diagnostics.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow structured workflows and take ownership of assigned tasks with mentorship.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience such as internships or project work).
• Internship or academic experience with software development or system configuration is a plus but not required.