We are looking for a Software Engineer to work on optimization algorithms and applied ML for
AI-assisted engineering automation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys planning problems,
constraint handling, benchmarking, evaluation metrics, and practical ML experiments that improve
engineering quality and efficiency over time.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Develop optimization and planning algorithms for complex engineering workflows.
- Build constraint-handling logic for quality, efficiency, manufacturability-related decisions, and
engineering review.
- Create benchmarking and visual/debug tools to compare algorithm behavior across representative
cases.
- Define and track metrics for automation quality, runtime, constraint violations, rework reduction, and engineering acceptance.
- Explore applied ML approaches for prediction, candidate ranking, learned cost functions, and future optimization use cases.
- Collaborate with platform, AI, and domain engineers to turn algorithmic ideas into maintainable
software.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Good fundamentals in data structures and algorithms.
- Exposure to graph algorithms, pathfinding, optimization, computational geometry, numerical methods, or applied ML.
- Ability to reason about constraints, edge cases, tradeoffs, and performance.
- Curiosity to learn semiconductor test and validation workflows deeply.
- Comfortable using AI tools for coding, debugging, experimentation, and learning.
- Strong M.Tech/MS graduates with 2-4 years of experience may also be considered if they have
relevant projects or research in applied ML, optimization, algorithms, robotics/path planning,
operations research, reinforcement learning, or computational geometry.
Qualifications
Experience: 2-4 years
GOOD TO HAVE:
- C++, Rust, NumPy, SciPy, NetworkX, OR-Tools, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar tools.
- Robotics planning, GIS/map routing, CAD/CAM, game pathfinding, operations research, scheduling, or competitive programming experience.
- Hands-on reinforcement learning, combinatorial optimization, or learned heuristic experience.
- Experience building experiments, benchmarks, evaluation harnesses, or visualization tools.
- Exposure to semiconductor, ATE, hardware validation, manufacturing automation, or engineering
automation domains.

Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility.
More information is available at www.advantest.com.