Responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, or debugging software programs. Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and internet-related tools, etc. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Experience in programming software for operating systems, utilizing machine assembly and/or job control languages, and some knowledge of software capabilities. Designs algorithms and data structures. Experience on development of complex software projects, familiarity with C/C++ coding, and a strong background in data structures and algorithms. Has strong desires to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills. Prior knowledge and experience in some of the areas, like, DFT and CAD tool development are useful and required.

Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Resolves issues in creative ways. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Works on team-driven or task-oriented projects.