Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automated test cases to validate firmware, embedded software, and server platform functionality.
Test Planning and Execution: Create and execute comprehensive test plans, protocols, and documentation to ensure adequate coverage of software features and system requirements.
Firmware and Platform Validation: Validate BIOS/UEFI, firmware components, embedded software, and server platforms to ensure system stability, functionality, and reliability.
Defect Analysis and Debugging: Investigate software and firmware defects, analyze test failures, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
System Integration and Design Analysis: Evaluate system designs and determine the coding, programming, integration, and validation activities required to meet project objectives.
Release Qualification: Support end-to-end testing, defect tracking, and release readiness activities to ensure software meets quality standards before deployment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and internal or external development partners to resolve technical issues and deliver reliable solutions.
Technical Issue Resolution: Lead or contribute to the investigation of complex system-level problems, communicate findings, and support effective technical decision-making.
Testing Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve automation frameworks, test methodologies, tools, and engineering workflows to increase efficiency and software quality.
AI-Enabled Engineering: Explore and apply AI and generative AI tools, including the development of AI agents where appropriate, to improve test generation, automation, debugging, and engineering productivity.
Documentation and Communication: Maintain accurate testing documentation, communicate project progress, and present technical proposals and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in embedded software testing and development, firmware validation, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Firmware Expertise: Strong knowledge of BIOS/UEFI, firmware architecture, and server platform validation.
Python Automation: Hands-on experience developing Python scripts, test automation frameworks, and automated validation solutions.
Testing Methodologies: Proven experience with test planning, test execution, defect analysis, debugging, and software release qualification.
Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, with familiarity with C, Go, or other relevant programming languages considered valuable.
Embedded Systems Knowledge: Understanding of embedded Linux, device drivers, computer architecture, hardware devices, and communication protocols.
System-Level Testing: Ability to troubleshoot complex interactions between hardware, firmware, operating systems, and software components across multiple platforms.
Software Development Practices: Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and established software testing principles.
AI and Emerging Technologies: Familiarity with AI and generative AI tools for test design, debugging, automation, or AI-agent development is desirable.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking and diagnostic abilities, with a structured approach to investigating complex technical issues.
Communication and Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain technical concepts, present design proposals, and collaborate effectively across engineering teams.
Leadership and Execution: Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset, with the ability to contribute to technical decisions and drive quality improvements.
Additional Advantage: Experience with fault-tolerant systems and high-availability architectures is beneficial.
Benefits
Remote Work Flexibility: Work primarily from home, with the position designated as remote/teleworker and based in India.
Health and Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive benefits offering designed to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, subject to employment terms and local eligibility.
Professional Development: Opportunities to expand technical expertise, pursue career goals, and explore different engineering specializations.
Technical Growth: Hands-on exposure to advanced server platforms, firmware technologies, embedded systems, and Python-based test automation.
AI and Innovation: Opportunities to explore AI-assisted engineering, generative AI, and emerging approaches to software validation.
Collaborative Environment: Work with engineering professionals and development partners on challenging, high-impact technical projects.
Inclusive Workplace: Join an environment that values diverse backgrounds, accessibility, equal opportunity, and individual contributions.
Compensation: Salary details have not been specified in the available job description and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
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