Software Engineering Intern

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and test software components based on high-level requirements and engineering specifications.
• Learn and follow Advantest’s policies, coding standards, development procedures, and quality practices for building high-reliability software.
• Develop new tools, utilities, or features that enhance customer workflows, engineering productivity, or platform capabilities.
• Extend existing software APIs, libraries, or standalone tools (Python, Java, Go, or other languages depending on the team) with new functionality.
• Add unit, integration, and regression tests across various components to ensure product quality and long-term maintainability.
• Participate in an Agile development process, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, design discussions, code reviews, and demos.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, code-generation assistants, automated testing aids) to accelerate software design, implementation, and problem resolution.

Qualifications:

Skills Required:

• Strong foundation in software development with an emphasis on code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Solid understanding of:
• Java, Python, or similar programming languages
• Git and modern version-control practices
• Data structures and algorithms
• Object-oriented design principles
• Debugging techniques for complex systems
• Linux operating system and command-line tools
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to work effectively within a software engineering team.
• Analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) or semiconductor testing is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Progress towards a MS or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.

Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship.