Embedded FPGA Test Engineer - Automation & CI/CD

Cambridge Science Park; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Science Park seeks an experienced Embedded Software Test Engineer to drive hands-on testing for FPGA-based software and hardware integration.

You will develop test strategies, execute tests, and lead automation efforts, integrating with CI/CD while collaborating with hardware, firmware, and product teams to improve product quality. Strong Python, Linux, and debugging skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FPGA-based embedded test development.
• Experience with hardware/software integration testing.
• Strong debugging with hardware probes and software.
• Proficient in Python test automation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to test strategy and planning with cross-functional teams.
• Execute tests, analyze results and report findings.
• Develop automated tests and integrate into CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and production teams.
• Document test plans, cases, and results for compliance.
• Identify process improvements in testing lifecycle.

Skills

Python

PyTest

CI/CD

Linux

Shell scripting

FPGA-based testing

Hardware debugging

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

I2C

UART

SPI

USB

Education

ISTQB Certification

Certified Agile Tester

Tools

Jenkins CI

GitLab CI

PyTest

Job description

Cambridge Science Park seeks an experienced Embedded Software Test Engineer to drive hands-on testing for FPGA-based software and hardware integration.

You will develop test strategies, execute tests, and lead automation efforts, integrating with CI/CD while collaborating with hardware, firmware, and product teams to improve product quality. Strong Python, Linux, and debugging skills are essential.