Senior Software Development/Firmware Engineer (m/f/x)
Company Profile
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at www.coherent.com
Job Description
The Finisar Germany GmbH, a Coherent subsidiary, serves multiple businesses within Coherent. One focus area is the development of leading‑edge high performance, high capacity optical front‑end solutions for long‑reach optical transmission. A special field is the use of advanced photonic technologies in support of driving highly integrated coherent products. Another focus area is high‑speed detectors, scaling up to frequencies of up to 100 GHz, utilized in research and test & measurement but increasingly in communication applications.
Responsibilities
* Development, optimization, and debugging of software for controlling hardware test equipment.
* Implementation of instrument drivers, communication protocols, and automated test sequences.
* Creation and maintenance of firmware for microcontrollers used in test fixtures and support electronics.
* Integration of new test concepts into existing software frameworks.
* Development of simple GUIs for engineering and production tests.
* Support of software/firmware transfer from R&D to NPI and mass production.
* Collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams; optional leadership responsibilities.
Qualifications
* Several years of experience in hardware‑near software development or automated test systems.
* Strong skills in C#, C, C++ (VB.NET/VB6 experience beneficial for legacy support).
* Experience with hardware interfaces: GPIB, RS232, USB, Ethernet, and embedded communication (SPI, I²C, UART).
* Ability to read and understand electronic datasheets, schematics, and basic hardware documentation to interface software with test hardware.
* Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git/Bitbucket).
* Basic understanding of optoelectronics, semiconductor testing, or production environments.
* Ability to work hands‑on with lab equipment and test setups and hardware prototypes.
* Very good English skills. German is an advantage.
Nice-to-Have
* Experience with Python for scripting, data handling, or quick test automation.
* Experience with database‑based data handling especially using Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle (logging, traceability, analysis).
* Willingness to grow into a leadership role.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* 30 vacation days (overtime on top)
* Health benefits package including additional health insurance or fitness program
* Financial support for public transport or parking spot
* Bike lease program
* Bonus and private pension scheme
Your Application
If you are interested, then please apply using the button below. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Feel free to contact Lisa Weiland at lisa.weiland@coherent.com for further information.
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