Teradyne

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in Python to work on Generative AI projects. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in our team and will participate in varying projects, from chatbots to agentic systems to whatever comes next. This role has some hybrid flexibility however the candidate must be able to work on-site at the North Reading office.

• Work on projects in the Generative AI space, contributing not just code, but ideas
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to improve our product, our process, and our team
• Encourage good software engineering practices (unit testing, documentation, code reviews) in our projects
• Collaborate with team members in different time zones

All About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 3+ years of commercial software development experience
• Proficient in Python with experience programming for deployed systems
• Development experience in AI/ML with Generative AI experience preferred. Generative AI development experience can be for either personal or professional projects
• Experience using Generative AI tools, for example ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot
• Technical leadership ability. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills but also able to work independently where appropriate.
• Able to clearly express your ideas and concepts both written and verbally, and to modify content effectively for individuals with different levels of technical expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Generative AI technologies, such as
  • LLMs
  • Effects of different hyperparameters on LLM results
  • Fine-tuning
  • Prompt engineering
  • Applications such as chatbots and agentic systems
  • RAG and/or GraphRAG
  • Quantitative evaluation of LLM-based systems (e.g., evaluating Chatbots via LLM-as-judge or Agentic systems for tool selection)
• Experience with good AI/ML practices such as model versioning, evaluation data and results management (e.g., metadata storage), regular system evaluations with evaluation result storage, etc.
• Familiarity with MCP
• Azure or other cloud experience
• Software development in a Windows environment

Don't undervalue your own potential! We encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. We are striving to create an inclusive workplace that draws talents from varied educations, environments, and cultures, and want to consider what your unique talents can bring to our organization.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

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