Staff Software Engineer – Test Automation & Infrastructure

You will play a key role in improving product quality, accelerating development cycles, and enabling seamless integration across hardware and software systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILIES

• Apply best practices in software engineering, including modular design, version control, and code reviews.
• Reduce manual intervention through efficient and scalable automation solutions.
• Develop tools and utilities to enhance test engineering productivity.
• Design and maintain scalable test automation infrastructure supporting multiple configurations and environments.
• Enhance existing frameworks for improved reliability, maintainability, and scalability.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Standardize tooling and infrastructure across teams to ensure consistency.
• Contribute to shared libraries and reusable automation components.
• Act as a technical bridge between software and test engineering teams.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to ensure system testability.
• Support integration of new components into existing test environments.
• Translate system requirements into effective automation strategies.
• Participate in design and integration reviews to ensure validation readiness.
• Identify and implement improvements to test automation architecture and codebase.
• Contribute to the evolution of next-generation test frameworks and infrastructure.
• Drive simplification and standardization to reduce development cycle time.
• Advocate for scalable, maintainable, and reusable design principles.
• Continuously improve test processes, tools, and methodologies.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, or related roles.
• Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware systems or laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong experience in test automation framework and infrastructure development.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar.
• Familiarity withGit, CI/CD tools, automated test frameworks.
• Hardware/software integration and system-level testing expertise.
• Instrumentation control and data acquisition knowledge.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices.
• Proven debugging and root cause analysis skills across integrated systems.
• Ability to design scalable systems and think architecturally.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with electronic test equipment.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.