{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ad9b1d1cd1475d0c5ba1449d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad9b1d1cd1475d0c5ba1449d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad9b1d1cd1475d0c5ba1449d","title":"Software Applications Engineer","description":"Summary\nChroma 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.\nWe'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.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nTest and optimize automated equipment in field of semiconductor.\nDevelop and Support Automated Test Software for use by Engineering, Production, and Support\nDevelop and Support Software to Control Chroma’s Thermal, Mechanical, and Automation Products\nCommunicate and discuss with customer with testing application upon automated equipment.\nUtilize AI Tools such as Claude or Codex to develop Python, C++, C#, HTML Code\nConduct and Participate in Design Reviews\nLog issues to Jira, and work in a team environment to knock down issues in a timely manner to support product release schedules\nDetermine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.\nDetermine diagram layouts, orientation, locations, facility requirements, and building features for equipment installation.\nActivate equipment and verify system functionality to conform to performance expectations.\nPerform calibration, installation, configuration, and recipe tuning of automated equipment.\nCompose application SW, editing scripts to support customer needs on testing.\nDebugging of Systems and Software\nIdentify equipment design/assembly issues and feedback to technical or production teams.\nProvide education training of system operation, maintenance, and calibration.\nMaintain a clean and safe work environment.\nMaintain preventive maintenance schedule and keep service records.\nProvide operator training for daily operation and preventive maintenance.\nProvide 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.\nTravel up to 20%\nQualifications/Education/Experience/Skills\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science\nPython, C++, C# Experience\nExperience building SW Code using ai tools such as Claude or Codex\nComputer peripheral knowledge\nAbility to perform certain work with hand tools\nPreferred\nBilingual - English/Mandarin\nOrganized and detail oriented\nEquipment installation/service/maintenance experience\nThermal equipment control and knowledge\nWorking experience or knowledge of semiconductor or optic industry\n1+ years on relative job function and experience on fields of service or application\nJoin 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.\nChroma ATE, Inc. (USA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.\nPay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you have experience with thermal equipment control?\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Preferred)\nExperience:\nPython, C++ or C#: 1 year (Preferred)\nClaude or Codex: 1 year (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Chromaateinc","rawCompany":"chromaateinc","city":"Milpitas","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T22:18:35.498Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Applications Engineer","description":"Summary\nChroma 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.\nWe'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.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nTest and optimize automated equipment in field of semiconductor.\nDevelop and Support Automated Test Software for use by Engineering, Production, and Support\nDevelop and Support Software to Control Chroma’s Thermal, Mechanical, and Automation Products\nCommunicate and discuss with customer with testing application upon automated equipment.\nUtilize AI Tools such as Claude or Codex to develop Python, C++, C#, HTML Code\nConduct and Participate in Design Reviews\nLog issues to Jira, and work in a team environment to knock down issues in a timely manner to support product release schedules\nDetermine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.\nDetermine diagram layouts, orientation, locations, facility requirements, and building features for equipment installation.\nActivate equipment and verify system functionality to conform to performance expectations.\nPerform calibration, installation, configuration, and recipe tuning of automated equipment.\nCompose application SW, editing scripts to support customer needs on testing.\nDebugging of Systems and Software\nIdentify equipment design/assembly issues and feedback to technical or production teams.\nProvide education training of system operation, maintenance, and calibration.\nMaintain a clean and safe work environment.\nMaintain preventive maintenance schedule and keep service records.\nProvide operator training for daily operation and preventive maintenance.\nProvide 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.\nTravel up to 20%\nQualifications/Education/Experience/Skills\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science\nPython, C++, C# Experience\nExperience building SW Code using ai tools such as Claude or Codex\nComputer peripheral knowledge\nAbility to perform certain work with hand tools\nPreferred\nBilingual - English/Mandarin\nOrganized and detail oriented\nEquipment installation/service/maintenance experience\nThermal equipment control and knowledge\nWorking experience or knowledge of semiconductor or optic industry\n1+ years on relative job function and experience on fields of service or application\nJoin 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.\nChroma ATE, Inc. 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