AI-Enabled Test Architect for Embedded Systems

Leica Geosystems; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible annual working hours based on

25-30 days of vacation

Bonus system and pension fund

Development opportunities

Relocation support

Employee discounts

International environment

Job summary

Hexagon is seeking a Software Test Architect (AI Enablement) for Embedded Systems to define and drive the testing and quality strategy across the full embedded stack, from OS and sensor integration to APIs and the C++ software layer.

You will lead AI-enabled testing initiatives, design automation concepts, and CI/CD integrated QA frameworks, while building and maintaining automated test infrastructure including HIL benches. Collaboration with R&D and product teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python or other high-level language; C#/C++ is a plus.
• Expert in testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration.
• Experience with embedded test automation for Yocto-based platforms or RTOS like Zephyr.
• Experience designing lab infrastructure for local and remote access to embedded systems.
• Experience with API/contract-based automated testing methodologies.
• Experience with AI-assisted testing and AI-driven quality analytics.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, reliable mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive testing and quality strategy across the embedded stack.
• Develop and implement test automation concepts and quality processes.
• Drive AI-enabled testing as a cross-cutting principle across responsibilities.
• Design automation concepts and quality frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead the design, setup, and maintenance of automated test infrastructure including HIL benches.
• Coach development teams on QA strategy for software products across quality aspects.
• Collaborate with development, product management and R&D management.
• Report on test results and KPI trends linking to requirements and coverage.
• Ensure test suite architecture remains robust, scalable, and fit for purpose.

Skills

Python

C++

C#/.NET

CI/CD

AI-assisted testing

API testing

Quality engineering

Tools

Yocto

Zephyr

Job description

Hexagon is seeking a Software Test Architect (AI Enablement) for Embedded Systems to define and drive the testing and quality strategy across the full embedded stack, from OS and sensor integration to APIs and the C++ software layer.

You will lead AI-enabled testing initiatives, design automation concepts, and CI/CD integrated QA frameworks, while building and maintaining automated test infrastructure including HIL benches. Collaboration with R&D and product teams is essential.