Jr. SDET

Job Title: Junior Software Development Engineer in Manufacturing Test
Location: Santa Clara, California (Fully Onsite)
Job Type: Contract (6+ months, long-term with potential for conversion)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a fast-paced, high-impact Manufacturing Test team. This team plays a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of complex networking hardware systems before they reach customers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about applying software engineering skills to solve hardware-related problems and thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and troubleshoot test failures from the manufacturing line (hardware, scripting, or user-related)
  
• Analyze logs and test data to determine root cause of issues
  
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners in Mexico and Asia to resolve issues in real time
  
• Recommend and implement improvements to test scripts to reduce false failures and improve usability
  
• Support new product introductions into mass production by increasing test coverage and identifying potential issues early
  
• Develop and update manufacturing test plans for existing and new products using Python or Go
  
• Assist with occasional web-based development tasks (e.g., GUIs, dashboards) to enhance manufacturing visibility
  
• Participate in Design for Excellence (DFx) reviews: DFM, DFR, DFT, DFQ, DFC
  
• Contribute to the Defect Reduction Team (DRT) by identifying recurring issues and helping implement long-term fixes
  

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of experience in software test engineering or SDET roles (internship experience considered)
  
• Proficient in Python for scripting and test automation
  
• Strong understanding of testing concepts and writing test plans
  
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments
  
• Familiarity with databases (ability to query and make basic updates)
  
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., SSH, remote server access)
  
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Background in system-level testing or testing customer-facing products

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing or hardware test environment
  
• Exposure to liquid cooling systems
  
• Experience with REST APIs, web frameworks like Flask or Django
  
• Familiarity with MySQL or other relational databases
  
• Exposure to Golang
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Computer Science
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to grow their skills in both software and hardware testing in a real-world, high-scale production environment. If you're excited to work hands-on with cutting-edge networking products and collaborate globally to ensure product excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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