Software Engineer

Your Job

As a Software Engineer in our R&D team, you will design, develop, and implement sophisticated software systems for data pipelines, infrastructure, scientific computing, automation, and production systems.Working in a highly dynamic environment, you will build tools from scratch, integrate complex instrumentation, and create reliable production-level software that directly advances our silicon photonics technology.

Our Team

Teramount is an innovative growth company in the field of silicon photonics packaging, solving one of the key challenges in enabling next-generation co-packaged optics solutions for AI infrastructure, Data Centers, and High-Performance Computing. Following our recent acquisition by Molex, our multidisciplinary team combines optics, packaging, and operational expertise to bring cutting-edge technologies from concept to scalable production.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, scientific computing workflows, and advanced laboratory automation systems.
• Partner closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams, lead software design discussions, and participate in code reviews.
• Seamlessly integrate software with scientific instrumentation, research equipment, and hardware across laboratory environments.
• Develop intuitive, efficient graphical user interfaces (GUIs), optimize algorithm performance, and ensure software quality through systematic debugging, unit testing, and integration testing.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2-4 years of experience developing software solutions in scientific research, laboratory automation, or engineering environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Advanced Python skills with deep expertise in software design, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Proven track record in software performance optimization, algorithm development, testing, and hardware/instrumentation integration.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, capable of thriving independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively in an international team.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Hands-on knowledge of DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization frameworks, or handling large scientific datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments and distributed architecture.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.