Software Engineer

NetApp; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a creative and self-motivated individual for a technical role in Platform Test Engineering. The successful candidate will engage in software validation, testing, and automation of firmware, contributing to exciting developments in storage solutions. Required skills include strong knowledge of Linux, device drivers, and programming in C.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in firmware testing and automation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software validation and testing of Platform Software and Firmware.
• Develop test tools and conduct system firmware testing.

Skills

Linux

Device Drivers

System Firmware Testing

Software Validation

Test Automation

Programming in C

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

As a technical member of the Platform Test Engineering(PLTE) Team within Core Storage Engineering BU, you will work as part of the team responsible for software validation, testing and automation of Platform Software, Firmware and Device FW. As part of the Research and Development function, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. This position requires and individual who is creative, self-motivated, team-oriented, technology savvy, and driven to produce results for the NetApp business.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Linux and X86 platform device drivers.
• Experience in system firmware testing (BIOS, BMC).
• Background in software validation / testing for platform and storage controllers.
• Hands-on experience with firmware and microcontroller testing.
• Understanding of computer hardware and architecture.
• Test automation experience with scripting languages (Perl and Shell scripting are a plus).
• Programming skills in C (C++ is a plus).
• Ability to develop test tools.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Your Profile

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, moderately complex technical tasks.