EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Master’s degree preferred but not required.

SKILLS

• Strong programming skills in Python , C++ and C# with experience in building modular, scalable codebases
• Deep understanding of hardware communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MDIO, etc.
• Experience developing test frameworks or automation tools for firmware or embedded hardware .
• Familiarity with tools like smbus2, pyserial, python-periphery, pyvisa, or similar.
• Ability to debug using lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters).
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment, with git, scripting, and CI fundamentals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and cross-functional work.
• Prior experience in optical transceiver validation, CMIS protocol, or related hardware.
  Exposure to IronPython or C#/Python interop in WPF environments, experience integrating with test databases or visualization tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bridge the gap between hardware and software by developing a modular python framework to communicate with low-level hardware using protocol-level communication interfaces (e.g., USB, I2C, UART) which enables our software application to interact with hardware for efficient firmware validation and seamless hardware-software integration.
• Design and implement high-level software abstractions for low-level hardware communication protocols, ensuring minimal latency and preserving the performance characteristics of time-sensitive I2C transactions.
• Develop reusable test scripts and modules to validate firmware behavior, execute regression suites, support new product introduction (NPI) testing and hardware bring-up.
• Implement structured logging and reporting, generating outputs in formats like JSON, CSV, or HTML for traceability and auditability.
• Maintain high code quality, detailed documentation for Application architecture, testing procedures, validation results and reusable components for future scalability
• Integrate with databases or dashboards for test result visualization and analytics

QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.