Software Test and Automation Engineer - User Interface

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation is a fabless semiconductor corporation based in Santa Clara, California, offering high-performance FPGA solutions. Achronix is the only supplier to have both high-performance and high-density standalone FPGAs and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) solutions in high-volume production. Achronix's FPGA and eFPGA IP offerings are further enhanced by ready-to-use PCIe accelerator cards targeting AI, ML, networking and data center applications. All of Achronix's products are supported by best-in-class EDA software tools.

Position Profile Name:Software Test and Automation Engineer - User Interface

Requisition No.: 6300-1022

Type of Position: Regular, Exempt

Reports to: Sr. Director, User InterfaceDepartment:

Software Engineering

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

Contact: hr@achronix.com

Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work directly with the software development team to design, document, and test robust software user interface solutions for Achronix's rich set of software tools which support Achronix's standalone FPGA and Speedcore embedded FPGA (eFPGA) products. Areas covered include:

IP configurationSynthesis, placement, routing and timing optimizationVisualization and diagrammingReport generationLive hardware debug tools

These tools consist of a desktop application environment using Java and C++, not a mobile app or web interface. You will initially work to extend testing of existing features and develop our GUI test automation framework. Over time, you will collaborate with the SW implementation team on the requirements, design specification, and testing of innovative new features as we progress with software feature development. You will build and utilize your knowledge of our EDA tools to help define new test coverage, test systems, and automation to enhance the quality and reliability of the software system. Use your skills in scripting, test frameworks, Java and C++ to test the Graphical User Interface and backend data processing commands. You will have a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with other Achronix research and development (R&D) software and hardware team members working on next generation hardware IP and software algorithms. Contribute to a culture of agile innovation and continuous quality improvement.Required Skills

Strong desire to improve software quality through proven testing techniques and test innovationBackground in software test and test frameworks, including test automation, code coverage and analytics, and GUI testing (ie. Squish, Eggplant, and Eclipse frameworks)Excellent programming, scripting, debugging skills, object-oriented programming techniques, and experience in testing the Java and C++ programming languagesExcellent communications skills and ability to describe things in a way that is intuitive to others, focusing on end user experienceStrong analytical skills to understand cause and effect in a large software code baseAbility to read detailed software specifications to research open questions about a projectAbility and willingness to try novel approaches to solve difficult software engineering problemsPreferred Skills

Familiarity with the Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems, compilers, and IDEsExperience using Eclipse for Java and Eclipse RCP development, including experience with SWT, JFace, NatTable, etc.Experience in scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, Python, and other user interface languages and data formats like XML and HTMLKnowledge and experience with EDA software tools (commercial or academic) and FPGA design flow is preferredEducation and Experience

BS or MS in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical/Computer, or other related/applied engineering) from a top research universityPrior years of industrial experience in EDA software test using Java and C++ is a plus