Research Development Software Engineer

The Microtest Group

Founded in 1999 in Altopascio (Lucca, Italy), Microtest has grown from the vision of its three founding partners into a global technology partner for the semiconductor ecosystem. Over the years, the Group has expanded from its origins in Test Services to also become a provider of best-in-class Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), serving strategic and high-tech sectors including automotive, industrial, power, sensors, healthcare, defence, consumer and AI.

With more than 25 years of experience in high parallelism, advanced performance, and pioneering automation, Microtest supports leading microchip designers and manufacturers worldwide in optimizing operations and reducing testing costs.
The Group has strengthened its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including Test Inspire, Gedec, Rood Microtec, ipTEST, and Focused Test, consolidating its presence across Europe, the UK, the US, Malaysia and beyond. Headquartered in Italy with global support, Microtest remains committed to innovation, service, and quality, continuing to shape the future of semiconductor testing.

We're looking for a  R&D Software Engineer

The selected candidate will join the  R&D Software team , within a  structured and long-term growth path .
The team is responsible for the  development and continuous evolution of the software used in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems , with a strong focus on  quality, software architecture, and long-term sustainability .
This position is intended for  junior profiles , including candidates with little or no prior professional experience, who demonstrate  solid technical foundations and strong motivation for professional growth .

Responsibilities
Working alongside senior developers, the candidate will be involved in:
development of software modules within an existing architecture;
design, implementation, and evolution of new and existing functionalities;
refactoring activities and continuous code improvement;
support in the development of debugging and automation tools;
writing tests to support the developed functionalities;
understanding and using project timelines as a reference for activity planning;
Responsibilities will  progressively increase  as autonomy and experience are acquired.

Required Technical Skills
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering;
solid understanding of  object-oriented, concurrent, and distributed programming paradigms;
ability to read and understand existing codebases;
knowledge of  C# or C++  ;
familiarity with  testing practices and CI/CD workflows;
familiarity with  Windows and Linux operating systems;
fluency in English, both written and spoken;

Preferred Technical Skills
basic scripting skills (Python);
familiarity with development environments such as  Visual Studio  and version control tools (e.g.,  SVN and Git ) ;
basic knowledge of communication protocols such as  USB, TCP/IP, and Ethernet;
experience with  frameworks and technologies for user interface (UI) development , both desktop and web;
basic knowledge of  cloud architectures and services;
knowledge of  embedded and real-time systems  (e.g., FreeRTOS) or  hardware/software integration , including academic projects;

Soft Skills
ability to work effectively in  multidisciplinary teams;
strong learning attitude and problem-solving mindset;
interest in  complex systems, automation, or industrial software;
precision, proactivity, and strong focus on  product quality.