Associate Software Engineer

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) Headquartered in Fremont, California, Aehr Test Systems is a leading provider of test solutions for testing, burning-in, and stabilizing semiconductor devices in wafer level, singulated die, and package part form, and has installed thousands of systems worldwide. Increasing quality, reliability, safety, and security needs of semiconductors used across multiple applications, including electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar and wind power, computing, advanced AI processors, data and telecommunications infrastructure, and solid-state memory and storage, are driving additional test requirements, incremental capacity needs, and new opportunities for Aehr Test products and solutions.

We are seeking an Associate Software Engineer in our Fremont, CA location.

The Associate Software Engineer supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software for advanced test and automation systems. This role is ideal for early‑career engineers who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to multidisciplinary engineering projects. Under the guidance of senior engineers, the Associate Software Engineer will develop core technical skills, gain hands‑on experience with hardware/software integration and participate in the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement software features using C++, STL, Java, Python, and C# with guidance from senior team members
• Develop and maintain applications for Linux and Windows environments
• Participate in design discussions and assist in translating requirements into implementation tasks
• Create and execute black‑box and white‑box test cases to validate software behavior
• Support debugging and troubleshooting activities using lab equipment and engineering tools
• Assist in customer application development and integration tasks
• Investigate defects, perform preliminary root‑cause analysis, and recommend potential fixes
• Collaborate with Applications, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and process improvements
• Learn and apply engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket, and GitKraken

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Java, Python, and C#
• Experience with Linux and Windows development environments
• Ability to write and execute black‑box and white‑box test cases
• Familiarity with multithreaded, task‑based, or GUI application development is a plus
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, version control, and debugging

Experience

• Internship, academic projects, or coursework related to software development
• Exposure to multidisciplinary product development involving software and electronics is beneficial
• Knowledge of semiconductor test systems or manufacturing technology is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow under mentorship
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate requirements into clear implementation tasks

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  Individual base salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our benefit package includes medical and dental coverage, equity participation plan, 401(k).

About the Team

Our engineering organization values learning, innovation, and collaboration. Associate engineers receive mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to grow into senior technical roles while contributing to high‑impact projects that support global customers.