Software Applications Engineer | Job Opening in Milpitas, CA 95035

Job Summary

Chroma ATE Inc. is a world-leading supplier of precision test and measurement instrumentation, automated test systems, and turnkey test & automation solutions for the semiconductor, EV, battery, and power electronics industries. Our Cobra product line delivers extreme thermal solutions for IC package testing — enabling liquid-free, wide-range temperature control (down to -70°C) for semiconductor OEMs across mobile, automotive, AI, and high-performance computing markets.

We're looking for a Software Applications Engineer to support the development, deployment, and customization of software driving our automated test equipment (ATE) and test/automation systems for semiconductor customers. In this role, you'll work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to configure test programs, troubleshoot software-hardware integration issues, and develop tools that streamline test execution and data analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong programming skills (Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar) with a working knowledge of semiconductor test methodologies, instrumentation control, and automated handler/prober integration. This is a customer-facing technical role, requiring the ability to translate application requirements into robust software solutions while providing hands-on support during system bring-up, qualification, and field deployment.

Responsibilities

Test and optimize automated equipment in field of semiconductor.
Develop and Support Automated Test Software for use by Engineering, Production, and Support
Develop and Support Software to Control Chroma’s Thermal, Mechanical, and Automation Products
Communicate and discuss with customer with testing application upon automated equipment.
Utilize AI Tools such as Claude or Codex to develop Python, C++, C#, HTML Code
Conduct and Participate in Design Reviews
Log issues to Jira, and work in a team environment to knock down issues in a timely manner to support product release schedules
Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
Determine diagram layouts, orientation, locations, facility requirements, and building features for equipment installation.
Activate equipment and verify system functionality to conform to performance expectations.
Perform calibration, installation, configuration, and recipe tuning of automated equipment.
Compose application SW, editing scripts to support customer needs on testing.
Debugging of Systems and Software
Identify equipment design/assembly issues and feedback to technical or production teams.
Provide education training of system operation, maintenance, and calibration.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Maintain preventive maintenance schedule and keep service records.
Provide operator training for daily operation and preventive maintenance.
Provide technical support to sales including system demonstration, specifications, and limitations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into robust system designs and technical specifications.
Travel up to 20%

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Qualification and Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science
Python, C++, C# Experience
Experience building SW Code using ai tools such as Claude or Codex
Computer peripheral knowledge
Ability to perform certain work with hand tools

Preferred

Bilingual - English/Mandarin
Organized and detail oriented
Equipment installation/service/maintenance experience
Thermal equipment control and knowledge
Working experience or knowledge of semiconductor or optic industry
1+ years on relative job function and experience on fields of service or application

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience with thermal equipment control?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Python, C++ or C#: 1 year (Preferred)
Claude or Codex: 1 year (Preferred)

Join us to innovate at the intersection of technology and business! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills can thrive as you contribute to impactful enterprise solutions through your expertise in software engineering.

Chroma ATE, Inc. (USA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

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Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Vision insurance
Dental insurance

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Working Condition

In person