Software QA Engineer

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

Meet the Team

The Simplicity Studio Software QA team works with the Simplicity Studio R&D organization to develop automated tests that ensure Simplicity Studio is a high-quality software Product. Simplicity Studio enables our customers to quickly and easily develop IoT solutions using Silicon Labs development kits and microcontrollers. Learn about Simplicity Studio here: https://www.silabs.com/developers/simplicity-studio.

The Opportunity

In this role you will have a direct impact on the success of Simplicity Studio by planning, developing, debugging and automating tests and also have the opportunity to work on the next generation test framework that will enable faster and more stable testing cycles. You will manage and improve the cross-platform test infrastructure that uses Silicon Labs' extensive hardware portfolio to run automated tests in the cloud, being part of a fast-paced and collaborative team that follows the Agile methodology and embraces a TestOps culture.

What you will do

• Design, implement and maintain automated functional and performance tests for Silicon Labs’ Simplicity Studio Software Development Environment that run regularly as part of continuous integration

• Develop and improve the next generation test framework that leverages the latest technologies and tools

• Triage automated test results and report bugs to development teams

• Work closely with development teams to create detailed test scenarios based on functional software specifications and debug issues found during the test cycle

• Participate in test plan and code reviews to ensure quality and best practices

• Design, implement and maintain the test infrastructure to support cross-platform testing

• Work in an Agile test environment that fosters collaboration and high performance

Skills You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience in test automation

• Experience in object-oriented software development (preferably Python), programming paradigms and best practices

• Communicate and work well in a multicultural cross-functional environment

• Able to multitask and able to quickly come up to speed with new technology

• Experience with variety of software productivity tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, etc.   

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Experience with continuous integration and DevOps related technologies (preferably Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform) and test automation frameworks (preferably Playwright and Selenium)

• Experience with using different operating systems

• Experience with testing web applications

• Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, C and/or embedded C

• Experience and/or interest in IoT wireless solutions and communication protocols

Benefits & Perks

Not only will you be joining a highly-skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the end product, we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun. 

You can also look forward to the following benefits:  

• Annual Budapest travel card or parking in the office garage

• Great cafeteria system

• Opportunity to join Employment Stock Purchase Plan

• Private health care access

• Life and accident insurance for every employee

• Contribution to a voluntary private pension fund

• AYCM card option

• Possibility to meet with the executive team regularly

• Supportive and multicultural office with enthusiastic, hard-working colleagues

• We prioritize the time for social activities, competitions, after work dinners and so much more!

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.