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Principal Software Engineer

Job in Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02062, USA
Listing for: Cohu, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a RF Software Engineer, you will work with the RF Engineering team in the development, testing and deployment of high-performance wireless measurement solutions. You will work proactively in cross-functional project teams to develop ATE software for high volume 5G and mmWave RF test equipment. In this role you will focus on developing RF instrument software of Cohu’s RF test systems including driver and Diagnostic, Calibration and Verification software (DCV).

You will be working closely with other software, hardware, and firmware engineers. The RF software Design Engineer participates in the full product development lifecycle, from inception and design, to bring-up, optimization, verification and commercialization.

  • Primary development in C++ under Linux
  • Design and develop control software for RF and DSP-based instrumentation
  • Work closely with hardware engineers to define test plans and implement diagnostic C++ programs to test and calibrate ATE instruments
  • Analyze test results, distributions and Process capability index (Cpk) in particular
  • Root cause, debug and fix problems in RF instrumentation software
  • Work within the software organization to identify and correct process issues
  • Mentor junior software engineer(s) working in the same discipline
Education and Experience /Skills Required
  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with software experience
  • 5-15 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Strong C++ and Object–Oriented Programming skills
  • Strong background writing Linux device drivers and applications.
  • Working knowledge of Analog, Digital and RF circuit design knowledge
  • Experience or familiarity with radio frequency devices and/or systems is desirable.
  • Real world experience with microwave and measurement equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, High Frequency O-Scopes, and Vector Signal Analyzers/Generators
  • Exposure to LINUX workstations and associated software applications preferred
  • Familiarity with the application of statistical analysis techniques
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work with other functional teams
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