Senior Software Test Engineer (Einfochips)

About the role

eInfochips, an Arrow company, is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our team. This position will lead and collaborate with a team of test engineers to ensure effective and efficient testing practices. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and systems engineers to define testing requirements and priorities. They will also drive the adoption of automated testing frameworks and tools to improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a team of test engineers to ensure effective and efficient testing practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including software, hardware, and systems engineers—to define testing requirements and priorities.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded software and hardware components.
• Drive the adoption of automated testing frameworks and tools to improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Identify, document, and track defects; communicate findings clearly to development teams and ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to enhance product quality and optimize testing processes.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to support collaboration and transparency.
• Maintain and continuously update test documentation, including test strategies, test cases, and reports.
• Stay current with industry best practices in embedded systems testing and advocate for their integration into team workflows.

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years in embedded systems development and testing, spanning both hardware and software.
• Programming: Strong expertise in C, C++, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Automation & Tools: Proficiency with testing frameworks (e.g., GTest, Pytest), Python automation frameworks, and automated testing methodologies.
• Environment: Hands-on experience with Linux OS and associated tools.
• DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, processes, and tools.
• Hardware Knowledge: Solid understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging, analytical, and defect root-cause analysis skills.
• Leadership: Effective communication skills with the ability to mentor and motivate junior team members.
• Security certifications such as OSCP, SANS/GIAC, or CISSP.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and security frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).
• Industry exposure in law enforcement, defense, intelligence, automotive, manufacturing, or software.
• Fluency in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for technical and business communication.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in embedded systems development and testing, spanning both hardware and software.
• Programming: Strong expertise in C, C++, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Automation & Tools: Proficiency with testing frameworks (e.g., GTest, Pytest), Python automation frameworks, and automated testing methodologies.
• Environment: Hands-on experience with Linux OS and associated tools.
• DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, processes, and tools.
• Hardware Knowledge: Solid understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging, analytical, and defect root-cause analysis skills.
• Leadership: Effective communication skills with the ability to mentor and motivate junior team members.
• Security certifications such as OSCP, SANS/GIAC, or CISSP.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and security frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).
• Industry exposure in law enforcement, defense, intelligence, automotive, manufacturing, or software.
• Fluency in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for technical and business communication.

Skills

• Strong expertise in C, C++, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency with testing frameworks (e.g., GTest, Pytest), Python automation frameworks, and automated testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Linux OS and associated tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, processes, and tools.
• Solid understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and defect root-cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to mentor and motivate junior team members.
• Security certifications such as OSCP, SANS/GIAC, or CISSP.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and security frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).
• Industry exposure in law enforcement, defense, intelligence, automotive, manufacturing, or software.
• Fluency in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for technical and business communication.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• And more!

Pay

• Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $89,900.00 - $165,000.00
• Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Schedule

• Full time
• Onsite at Plano, Texas

Location

• Plano, Texas