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Create automation, testing, and verification tools using Python and Linux scripting to improve development efficiency and product quality. Support system bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities across hardware and software components. Collaborate with hardware, software, and product engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle and contribute to technical documentation. Support FPGA integration, debugging, and verification activities, including implementation and validation of FPGA-based functionality.\nYour Qualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline. Relevant professional experience in embedded software, firmware development, or closely related engineering fields. Strong programming skills in C/C++ and practical experience developing software for embedded systems. 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German language skills and experience in semiconductor validation, instrumentation, automated test equipment, or related high-technology environments.\nOur offer\nFlexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security\nFlexibility: Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence\nBenefits: Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)\nDevelopment: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions\nFitness: Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days\nSecurity: Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations\nInsights into our work environment\nWould you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? 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