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Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Description:

This role is for a Software Development Engineer in Test with experience integrating the firmware of a physical product into an existing application and IoT infrastructure.

Job Description

• Medium Scale DVT Development: Ability to develop and execute detailed validation tests.

• Shell Scripts: Proficient in writing and debugging Shell scripts.

• Troubleshooting: Expertise in troubleshooting multi-component setups.

• Embedded Linux Applications: Experience in developing and testing embedded Linux applications.

• Python: Proficient in Python for test automation and scripting.

• Performance Metrics: Understanding of how to measure and interpret CPU usage, memory usage, and non-volatile storage usage.

Top Skills' Details

• Develop and Maintain Test Equipment: Design, build, and maintain test equipment for manufacturing and release processes.

• Firmware Development and Testing: Collaborate closely with firmware development teams to ensure robust testing of firmware for IoT devices.

• DVT (Design Validation Testing): Write detailed test plans and test cases, execute these plans, capture results, and understand variant testing of multiple hardware configurations.

• Test Development and Automation: Develop and automate tests for embedded Linux applications using Shell scripts and Python.

• Front End User Testing: Ensure thorough testing from a user standpoint, understanding the lifecycle of applications.

• Performance Metrics Analysis: Measure and analyze CPU usage, memory usage, and non-volatile storage usage.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Engineering, or a related field with a firmware.

• Collaborative Projects: Proven experience working on collaborative projects in a team environment.

• Troubleshooting: Strong troubleshooting skills for multi-component setups.

• DVT Experience: Experience in medium-scale DVT development and execution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications Coverage Areas:

• Front End User Testing: Familiarity with applications from a user standpoint and their lifecycle.

• DVT (Design Validation Testing): Writing and executing detailed test plans and cases, understanding variant testing.

Test Development and Automation: Assessing risk and integration points, automating tests for embedded Linux applications.

• Performance Metrics: Measuring and analyzing performance metrics like CPU usage, memory usage, and non-volatile storage.

Nice to Have:

• Rust Experience: Familiarity with the Rust programming language.

• Research and Development: Experience in research and development environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work onsite at our Foxborough office to build and maintain test equipment.

in firmware development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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