Software Engineer (Compute Test, North Reading, MA)
$129,600 - $207,400 USD yearly
Originally posted 2 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This Software Engineer position is focused on developing software for the Compute Software Division. The role involves designing, coding, and testing components and algorithms with an emphasis on throughput and robustness.
What you'll do
- Lead customer interaction for the Compute Software Division in the local region.
- Work with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements.
- Document interface requirements for user review and end-user documentation.
- Design components with throughput and robustness as underlying requirements.
- Code components and algorithms with precision and attention to detail.
- Conduct thorough testing and debug to reduce escaped defects and perform extensive peer reviews.
What you'll need
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Familiarity with integrated development environment and debug tools.
- Solid grasp of data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in C#, C++, Java (or equivalent object-oriented programming languages).
- Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice to have
- Web application development.
- Knowledge of analog electronics and/or digital electronics.
- Co-op or internship experience.
This role has been open 13 days — well below the 29-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
543
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Median days open
29 d
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Median salary
$173k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Teradyne | All employers we track in this specialty (543 roles · 76 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 71 | 543 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 89 | 2220 · 112 employers |
| Median days open | 23 d | 29 d (−6 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $173k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne (this employer) · 71 open roles · median 23 d
- Renesas Electronics · 44 open roles · median 23 d
- Infineon Technologies · 41 open roles · median 38 d
- Qualcomm · 28 open roles · median 28 d
- Micron Technology · 27 open roles · median 36 d
- Texas Instruments · 24 open roles · median 23 d
How we counted: 543 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 76 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 16 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.