Software Development Engineer - Test - Firmware Testing

Description :

We are seeking a technically strong and automation-savvy Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic product testing team based in Chennai (India). This team is part of a bigger global R&D team.

In this role, you will design, develop, and execute robust test solutions for embedded software systems interfacing with desktop and web applications that reports out data, signals, and graphs along with post analysis.

Youll work across firmware, APIs, and GUI layers, owning the quality process end-to-end - from test strategy to automation implementation and result analysis - with a focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability.

You will work as part of a global R&D team supporting HBM Genesis High Speed, LanXi and Fusion products. HBK products contribute to a variety of applications across technology sectors such as :

Automotive, Electric Drives & Generator, Aerospace, Energy / High-Voltage, Material Testing and Service.

This will include manual and predominantly automated testing of the application and overall system.

Role & responsibilities :

- Own the test strategy, planning, and execution for system-level, functional, regression, and performance testing.

- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for Firmware interacting with desktop and web applications.

- Work in conjunction with the global Verification & Validation team to drive and align HBK global processes and standards.

- Setting up of automated system tests for new feature testing and ensuring those system tests remain up and running.

- Supporting system tests of our measuring amplifier systems and application software.

- Implement desktop and web-based UI automation (e.g., signal and graph validation) using tools like Pywinauto, WinAppDriver, OpenCV-based validation, Playwright, etc.

- Managing, troubleshooting the test setups and device simulations in close communication with local and remote test teams (hardware and simulations) and in close communication with development

- Defining and running manual test scenarios, automation after demand

- Documentation of test setup and test scenarios

- To contribute in conjunction with other members of the team to ensure all software errors are identified and reported.

- Monitor system test results and perform first level diagnostics.

- Assist with resolution and reproduction of user software problems.

- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the software by working in conjunction with software testers and developers based in the Europe.

- Take on technical leadership responsibilities within an agile product team.

Preferred candidate profile :

- Bachelor or master of Engineering or Technology degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science or Information Technology.

- 5 to 8 years experience in similar previous roles specifically including 2 years experience in software testing of data acquisition software, ideally in embedded or real-time systems

- Domain knowledge in measurement technology, DAQ systems or comparable (+3y)

- Practical experience in setting up and maintaining test systems (+3y)

- Strong programming skills in Python and C# with experience in building test automation frameworks.

- Experience with automated UI testing of desktop applications (Windows-based) and tools like Pywinauto, AutoIt, WinAppDriver and web based applications automation

- Proven experience in test planning, execution, and quality management across multiple projects.

- Strong hands-on skills in functional and automated testing tools and frameworks.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and test management tools.

- Familiarity with cloud native platforms and containerization tools (e.g., Docker)

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

- Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

- Familiarity with signal or waveform validation, data acquisition, or test & measurement systems is a MUST.

- Agile or ISTQB Software Test certification would be an advantage.

- Solid understanding of firmware, embedded systems and communication protocols