Software Design Engineer

Your Job

Molex is seeking a world-class, self-directed Software Design Engineer to build robust software solutions from the ground up that support the development, manufacturing, and testing of cutting-edge high-speed electrical interconnects.

We're looking for Software Design Engineers who bring fresh ideas from diverse areas including scientific programming, information/databases, cloud computing, test & verification, machine learning, and UI design.

Our Team

At Molex, you'll work with tools like Python, Qt, Conda, Docker, Artifactory, Jenkins, and more to make the entire engineering organization more effective.

As a Software Engineer in our DataCom & Specialty Solutions Division, you will collaborate with software engineers, automated test engineers, firmware engineers, and manufacturing plant support teams in a multidisciplinary environment that drives innovation and solves complex engineering challenges.

What You Will Do


* Utilize software expertise and entrepreneurial thinking to design and build tools that enhance testing, verification, design, and manufacturing processes.


* Architect and develop Python-based desktop applications and test automation frameworks that empower engineers and testers across the organization.


* Create reusable software libraries and APIs that streamline data processing, test execution, and result analysis, enabling others to build on your work effectively.


* Mentor team members and cross-functional colleagues on software architecture, design best practices, data handling, and Python scripting to elevate the team's capabilities.


* Collaborate closely with global manufacturing centers to ensure software solutions for testing and production are robust, maintainable, and well-supported.


* Actively engage with teams including marketing, design, manufacturing, and quality to identify new opportunities where software tools can solve existing challenges.


* Track, analyze, and prioritize feature requests and bug reports with a focus on improving software reliability, test coverage, and user experience.


* Contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, build/test automation, and quality assurance systems to improve team efficiency and software quality.


* Analyze test results, prepare detailed reports, and implement software modifications to address issues and improve performance.


* Write clear API and user documentation to facilitate adoption and effective use of tools by engineers and test professionals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in Systems/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience.


* Minimum 2 years of practical software development experience in Python or C#/VB .NET, with demonstrated ability to design and build tools and applications that support testing and validation workflows.


* Hands-on experience building software solutions for automated test...