Staff PIC Test Software Development Engineer

Nokia

. Conduct comprehensive electrical and optical testing of fully integrated InP-based transceiver PICs at wafer, die, and subassembly levels .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $139,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical and optical testing of InP-based transceiver PICs, with strong capabilities in test software development and automation using LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C#, and C++. Proven leadership in mentoring software teams and driving innovation in testing processes.

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Electrical TestingOptical TestingTest Software DevelopmentTest AutomationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

LabVIEWPythonMATLABC#C++Test AutomationRoot-Cause AnalysisDC Performance EvaluationRF Performance EvaluationSoftware Migration

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringInitiativeCross-Cultural KnowledgeProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Test Station AutomationHardware-Control SoftwareVision SystemsProbe PositioningCalibration

Certifications & Qualifications

NSA/CAPS Approval

Industry Keywords

InP-Based TransceiverPIC Production ProcessSoftware ArchitectureInfrastructure ImprovementFunctional Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive electrical and optical testing of fully integrated InP-based transceiver PICs at wafer, die, and subassembly levels
Provide design feedback and evaluate DC and RF performance
Perform rigorous testing and screening throughout the PIC production process
Lead PIC test software architecture, infrastructure improvement, and innovation
Lead test station automation and hardware-control software development, including vision systems and probe positioning/calibration
Lead software migration between LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C#, and C++ platforms
Lead a small software team
Mentor less experienced software engineers and new hires working with the existing codebase

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires 4–6 years of relevant experience and/or a graduate equivalent or higher degree
Advanced skills and knowledge within a specific professional discipline
Broad software and network skills
Experience developing and maintaining test software and test automation
Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C#, and C++
Ability to perform root-cause analysis on complex problems
Ability to develop and implement recommendations
Ability to communicate technical matters with functional leadership
Cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset
Minimum supervision and initiative in resolving issues
NSA/CAPS approval may be required for accessing a US customer network

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D at 2x base pay
Optional or supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employee/spouse/child
Paid holidays and vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
Laptop support with ordering