Research Development Software Engineer

Location: Altopascio

Cosmic is a global player in advanced competitive semiconductor test solutions, built on a growth and integration strategy since 2022. With over 400 professionals across 15 direct locations in Europe, the US, and Asia, Cosmic operates through two distinct and complementary Divisions: the Equipment division and the Services division.
Together, the units enable customers to select optimal solutions from a comprehensive portfolio, underpinned by deep technological expertise with international operational excellence, thereby contributing to improved quality, efficiency, and time-to-market in advanced electronics and high-reliability applications.

We're hiring:

R&D Software Engineer

The selected candidate will join the  R&D Software team , within a  structured and long-term growth path .
The team is responsible for the  development and continuous evolution of the software used in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems , with a strong focus on  quality, software architecture, and long-term sustainability .
This position is intended for  junior profiles , including candidates with little or no prior professional experience, who demonstrate  solid technical foundations and strong motivation for professional growth .

Responsibilities
Working alongside senior developers, the candidate will be involved in:
development of software modules within an existing architecture;
design, implementation, and evolution of new and existing functionalities;
refactoring activities and continuous code improvement;
support in the development of debugging and automation tools;
writing tests to support the developed functionalities;
understanding and using project timelines as a reference for activity planning;
Responsibilities will  progressively increase  as autonomy and experience are acquired.

Required Technical Skills
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science;
solid understanding of  object-oriented, concurrent, and distributed programming paradigms;
ability to read and understand existing codebases;
knowledge of  C# or C++  ;
familiarity with  testing practices and CI/CD workflows;
familiarity with  Windows and Linux operating systems;
fluency in English, both written and spoken;

Preferred Technical Skills
basic scripting skills (Python);
familiarity with development environments such as  Visual Studio  and version control tools (e.g.,  SVN and Git ) ;
basic knowledge of communication protocols such as  USB, TCP/IP, and Ethernet;
experience with  frameworks and technologies for user interface (UI) development , both desktop and web;
basic knowledge of  cloud architectures and services;
knowledge of  embedded and real-time systems  (e.g., FreeRTOS) or  hardware/software integration , including academic projects;

Soft Skills
ability to work effectively in  multidisciplinary teams;
strong learning attitude and problem-solving mindset;
interest in  complex systems, automation, or industrial software;
precision, proactivity, and strong focus on  product quality.