Job responsibilities
Objectives of this Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Engineer to lead our testing efforts for software-enabled embedded devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both embedded systems and software testing, with a system-level approach to quality assurance. This role involves preparing, tracking, and executing test procedures to validate system and design requirements, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases for embedded software and systems, ensuring alignment with system requirements.
- Lead the testing of embedded devices, including both hardware components and integrated systems, to identify, reproduce, and report defects.
- Design, set up, and maintain test environments for both manual and automated tests.
- Work closely with the development team to understand features and technical implementation, as well as to ensure the testability of new products and features.
- Utilize a variety of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Jenkins, Selenium, etc.) as examples for tracking and automation purposes.
- Analyze test results, document findings, and communicate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior test engineers, with potential to manage a team.
- Stay current with new testing tools and test strategies, and share knowledge with the team to improve the overall testing process.
- Collaborate with product management and customer support to understand customer usage models and develop test plans that replicate real-world scenarios.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability.
Required qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in test engineering with a focus on embedded systems and software.
- Proven experience with system-level testing and understanding of system architecture.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).
- ISTQB certification or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a mentorship or supervisory role within a test engineering team.
