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Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place – where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered reliably and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead validation efforts for embedded firmware in smart devices, driving quality across development and release stages.
- Design and implement test automation using Robot Framework and Python, ensuring maximum test coverage.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deploy workflows using Jenkins, Git, and Docker.
- Perform hands-on validation of embedded interfaces like UART, SPI, Ethernet.
- Validate communication layers using protocols such as MQTT and Kafka within IoT environments.
- Deploy and manage test execution infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and test farms.
- Lead root cause analysis for complex firmware issues and provide detailed defect reports and technical insights.
- Mentor junior team members, review test strategies, and ensure process adherence and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, DevOps, and product engineering.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years in embedded/IoT firmware validation, preferably in the smart devices domain.
- Expertise in test automation with Robot Framework and Python.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance for firmware build, test, and deploy processes.
- Deep understanding of embedded communication interfaces: UART, SPI, Ethernet.
- Strong experience validating messaging protocols: MQTT, Kafka.
- Proficiency in tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
- Familiarity with test farm environments and distributed testing strategies.
Knowledge of firmware OTA (Over-The-Air) update testing and device lifecycle validation.
- Familiarity with HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing setups.
- Exposure to DevOps practices in embedded firmware development.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for system-level and integration issues.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical documentation abilities.
This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.
Make your mark in our exciting world of SiemensWe’re Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in across Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities & Ethnicity. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination, and help us shape tomorrow.Find out more about Smart Infrastructure at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/topic-areas/smart-infrastructure.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers
