Semtech
Associate Engineer, Software Engineering
Canada · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerSemtech
- LocationCanada
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Location: Burlington, Canada
Our Team:
Semtech's Digital Analytic Software Team is a group of passionate and talented engineers tasked to develop and deliver tools for: test data analytics, cost of product modeling, production data flow, and dashboards for yield, test time, volume, and trends. We enable the Semtech engineering community to improve decision making by providing quick access to reliable data through intuitive tools, and we have a versatile and exceptionally talented team of individuals to make this vision a reality!
Position Summary:
The Associate Engineer, Applications position is responsible for performing basic application software development activities in support of the Digital Analytic Software Team's tools for test data analytics, cost of product modeling, production data flow, and yield/test time/volume/trend dashboards. This position supports application development, assists with implementation and testing, and helps document software components under the guidance of more senior engineers on the team. The role requires a fundamental understanding of software engineering principles and programming skills, with exposure to the team's core technologies (C++, JavaScript, and relational databases) preferred.
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Key Responsibilities:
Application Development Support (30%):
- Support development of software applications for test data analytics, cost of product modeling, production data flow, and dashboard tools
- Write code according to established specifications and requirements, primarily in C++ (Linux environment) and/or JavaScript
- Implement basic application features and components under senior engineer direction
- Contribute to defined user interface elements and functional modules
- Maintain code documentation and implementation notes
Application Testing and Debugging (25%):
- Assist with testing and validation of tools and dashboards
- Execute test cases and verify results against expected data outputs
- Help identify and resolve basic software defects
- Support user acceptance testing efforts with the engineering community
- Document test results and issue resolutions
User Interface Implementation (15%):
- Support implementation of dashboard and tool user interfaces
- Assist with UI component development and styling using established patterns
- Help implement basic user experience workflows for data visualization
- Support responsive design and cross-platform compatibility
- Participate in UI testing and validation
Integration and Deployment Support (10%):
- Support application integration with existing data sources and relational databases (primarily MariaDB)
- Assist with deployment processes and release activities
- Help implement basic data exchange interfaces and APIs
- Support configuration management and versioning
- Participate in release verification under senior engineer oversight
Technical Documentation (10%):
- Create and maintain software documentation for tools and dashboards
- Support development of user guides and technical references
- Help document APIs and interfaces
- Assist with requirements traceability
- Support revision control of technical documentation
Technical Learning and Development (10%):
- Develop understanding of semiconductor test data, yield, and production analytics used by the team
- Learn software engineering practices and agile methodology as applied on the team
- Support implementation of established application design patterns
- Participate in technical training and development activities
- Increase knowledge of C++, JavaScript, and relational database administration
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- 0-2 years of experience in application development, programming, or a related role
- Basic knowledge of software development principles and practices
- Exposure to C++ and/or JavaScript preferred; experience with other programming languages and development tools also considered
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MariaDB) and user interface development preferred
Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of software engineering principles and application development methodologies
- Technical understanding of programming concepts and software design patterns
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages and development frameworks
- Attention to detail and accuracy in coding and documentation
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal technical communication abilities
- Basic problem-solving capabilities
- Understanding of software versioning and release management
- Ability to work in team-based development environments alongside senior engineers
- Willingness to learn and develop software engineering expertise
- Basic understanding of semiconductor test data, yield, or production analytics a plus
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $70,000-$78,000 CAD. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements.
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