Job Description

The NI (National Instruments) Semiconductor & Electronics BU (SEBU) Systems R&D group has an immediate opening for a Staff Software Engineer.

This group works on a wide variety of projects from creating system-level hardware and software components for systems like the Semiconductor Test System (STS) to creating system reference architectures for applications such as RF Front End Characterization, Data Converter Validation, Power Management IC Validation, PCB Assembly Test or Semiconductor Device Control.


In addition to system design and development, our group is also responsible for the exploration of new and emerging application areas to help in the definition of future offerings, while collaborating with Sales, Offering Management, and Manufacturing..


In this role, the Systems R&D Engineer will contribute to research, design and development of features/components/applications/measurement IP for test systems, which are used in production or validation of Semiconductor and Electronics components.


Responsibilities

• Research, design and implement application software/Measurement IP/components for test systems, which are used to validate RF, MEMS and mixed-signal blocks such as PMIC, data converters (ADC/DAC), PMIC, voltage regulators (LDOs and Switchers) etc.
• Ownership of system and/or features of system. Lead system/features from definition through release.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams on feature dependencies, customer escalations etc.
• Design/Develop IP/features for re-usability across systems/future opportunities. Follow software development processes and best practices for design/development.
• Seek feedback on the system/features from Offering Managers, Offering Architect, Application Engineers etc. and implement.
• Provide technical leadership. Facilitate technical decisions. Contribute to design and code reviews.
• Lead critical issues and customer escalations to effective resolution.
• Identify and recommend improvements to benefit long-term product quality and development efficiency.
• Lead/drive initiatives to advance the skills/competency of the team.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers/technicians in the team.

Position requirements:

• Education: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in application/system design & development preferably focused on Test and Measurement.
• Hands-on design, development and debugging skills in C#, C++
• Experience in using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, RF Instruments, Protocol Analyzers, Mid-bus Probes, Logic Analyzers, JTAG based Debuggers etc.
• Familiarity with Test and Measurement of semiconductor devices/components such as DC, power, ADC, RF IC, audio, MEMS or digital semiconductors.
• Familiarity with Silicon validation concepts, post-Silicon validation environment, and test writing/debug.

Key skills/attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork and a "can-do" spirit.
• Possess team skills, self-starter and has the ability to work independently.
• Collaboration skills and ability to communicate cross-functionally.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills, English language competency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using NI hardware, drivers, and application software such as TestStand, and LabVIEW.
• Prior experience developing ATE and applications for semiconductor validation and production test.
• Experience developing Test and Measurement applications/systems using LabVIEW, Python or TestStand.