General Overview

Functional Area:Engineering
Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering
SAP Short Name:AST-ENG-DSE
Job Level:Level 06
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator:Indirect

Summary

The Associate Engineer, Software, supports the development, debugging, and maintenance of code for systems and equipment applications. Focusing primarily on Linux-based environments, this role involves creating diagnostic tools, drivers, and Board Support Packages (BSP). The Associate Engineer works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure software acts as a robust bridge between hardware and application layers. This position follows established software development processes to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Develop diagnostic (DIAG) tools within the Linux system environment according to product definitions.
Assist with manufacturing production line support and cooperate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
Design and develop Device Drivers for various peripherals, including NIC, SPI, I2C, UART, CPLD, and FPGA.
Develop Board Support Packages (BSP), Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL), and Applications based on Debian, CentOS, Embedded Linux, and other standard Linux distributions.
Cooperate with cross-functional development and test teams to analyze and solve technical problems.
Adhere to the software development process to ensure software is released on schedule.
Deliver DIAG/BSP design specifications and other related technical documentation.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Solid understanding of the Linux operating system. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in Linux driver development.
Programming proficiency in C, Shell scripting, and Python.
Demonstrated sense of ownership and eagerness to learn and grow.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

0 to 3 years of experience (Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
Prior internship or experience in a software engineering role is a plus.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

06 - Associate Engineer, Software