Senior Software Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, California, Fremont
Jul 18, 2025
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. We provide cutting edge wavelength management and amplifier technologies. Our comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks. Our Opto-Electronics team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead application design in Python for optical transceiver system and parametric tests. The Senior Software Engineer will create architecture of test stations through testing design, layout, hardware integration, and software validation. What You Will Do Lead application design in Python for optical transceiver tests Manage activities for test station validation and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R). Manage processes changes via Change Request Boards (CRB) and Design Engineering Work Orders (EWO). Technical analysis of optical parametric data for process and cycle time improvements. Work within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team and deliver to the Product Development Lifecycle (PDL) process for gate deliverables and data analysis. Support of manufacturing ramps for continuous sustaining and improvements. International and domestic travel required up to 10% Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical degree Experience in developing optical test software in a manufacturing environment Experience development software in Python Experience designing and implementing automated systems for test, configuration and process validation Experience with test methodologies Experience in software and test process optimization and improvements in a mass production environment, especially in contract manufacturing or overseas production locations; Managing complex and technical optical test related projects Generating robust error handling, logging and reporting systems to assist in accurate diagnostics of test issues, yields or equipment discrepancies Ability to conduct though code reviews and code analysis to optimize code development and ensure adherence to test development requirements. Experience with Gitlab and Gitflow process, implementing CI/CD, and use of Jira/Confluence for tracking and documentation Knowledge of production test environments (GRR, SPC, OCAP, 8D, etc.). What Will Put You Ahead Masters degree For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. 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. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are 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. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. 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. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).