07 - Engineer, Software

Summary

The Lead Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).

The Lead Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans for firmware components.
• Validate various firmware elements including BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), SDK (Software Development Kit), ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), ONL (Open Network Linux), BIOS, and Diagnostics.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks and scripts to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Identify, reproduce, and report defects with clear and concise documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and system engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of the team.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation.
• Participate in root cause analysis of issues and provide actionable feedback to development.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 4 to 8 years of experience in firmware testing & validation
• Proven expertise in testing and validating BMC, SDK, ONIE, ONL, BIOS, and Diagnostics.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation.
• Extensive experience with automation and scripting, specifically Python with Pytest, Robot, and Selenium frameworks.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software interaction and embedded systems architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
• Knowledge in Networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, LLDP, OSPF, BGP) will be added advantage

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 4 to 8 years

Typical Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.