What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Development Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Software Test Development Engineer
Job Description
We are looking for a Software Test Development Engineer (SDET) to design and maintain scalable and efficient test frameworks for embedded systems, focusing on low-level audio drivers. You will work alongside developers to write, review, and optimize code, ensuring best practices in embedded firmware and automated testing. You will implement continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster, more reliable releases. You will have a strong experience with embedded firmware.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable and efficient test frameworks for embedded systems.
- Focus on low-level audio drivers.
- Collaborate with developers to write, review, and optimize code.
- Ensure best practices in embedded firmware and automated testing.
- Implement continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines for faster, more reliable releases.
- Increase test coverage and automate testing processes.
- Use Python to build test frameworks from scratch and write test cases.
- Conduct unit testing, acceptance testing, and other relevant test procedures.
Essential Skills
- Firmware development experience
- Proficiency in C and Python
- Experience with software test development and automation
- Working knowledge of Android O/S
- Experience in building test frameworks from scratch
- Capability to write and execute unit test and acceptance test cases
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of AR/VR technologies including augmented reality and virtual reality
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience testing wearable devices
Work Environment
You will work onsite at the client's facility, collaborating directly with their engineering teams. This role offers a great opportunity to see the development process from start to finish and to work on a variety of products and projects.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
17 vacation days per year
5 sick days per year
medical, dental, vision
The company does an annual trip that is similar to our contest trip except the company doesn't cover significant others. However, the employee can fly their significant other in prior to the strip starting or after the trip concludes to extend their stay.
They also have a chance to earn a "bonus" based on what they bill to the client
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000