Software Engineer (Python)

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage one's time
Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues
Knowledge of computer hardware and software
Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, Visual Basic, etc
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field is required
5-7 years of experience required
Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field
Best vs
Python development experience (preferably applications rather than simple scripts)
PowerShell / Bash scripting knowledge
Software debugging skills
Experience with any type of automated tooling/testing
Other secondary nice-to-have skills:
Hardware experience (knowledgeable with working on physical systems and hardware components like DIMMs, etc)
Database design
Web development
Working with or in Post-Si Validation teams (just to be familiar with high-level concepts like product milestones, team responsibilities, etc)
Extensive experience in developing and maintaining large Python applications
Minimum 5 years of experience with software debugging
Minimum 5 years of experience with hardware software development
Minimum 5 years of experience with post-silicon validation processes and methodologies
Responsibilities
The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work
A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications
Modify existing databases and database management systems
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of the database to the management system or direct others in coding descriptions
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish the project
Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing, and delivery
Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on the quality of work and meeting deadlines
Job description
Summary:

The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications.

Job Responsibilities:
• Modify existing databases and database management systems.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of the database to the management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish the project.

Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing, and delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, Visual Basic, etc.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field is required.
• 5-7 years of experience required.

Candidate Requirements:
• Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's in computer science or computer engineering is preferred but not required.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain:
• Python development experience (preferably applications rather than simple scripts).
• PowerShell / Bash scripting knowledge.
• Software debugging skills.
• Experience with any type of automated tooling/testing.
• Other secondary nice-to-have skills:
• Hardware experience (knowledgeable with working on physical systems and hardware components like DIMMs, etc).
• Database design.
• Web development.
• Working with or in Post-Si Validation teams (just to be familiar with high-level concepts like product milestones, team responsibilities, etc).
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on the quality of work and meeting deadlines.

Top 4 Hard Skills Required:
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining large Python applications.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with software debugging.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with hardware software development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with post-silicon validation processes and methodologies.