Software Engineer Global Test Engineering, Cork

Dell Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Cork is seeking a Software Quality Engineer (I6) to validate manufacturing test systems, expand automation, and improve overall product quality. This role blends software depth, problem solving, and automation to ensure robust systems.

You will develop and execute automated and manual tests, build and maintain test frameworks, validate software, hardware, firmware and networking, and help drive quality through defect resolution and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Two + years of software quality engineering, test automation, or system testing.
• Ability to write and debug test scripts or automated tests.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and system behaviour.
• Familiarity with test tools, frameworks, or defect tracking systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated and manual test cases based on requirements and design specifications.
• Assist in building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Validate systems involving software, hardware, firmware, and networking.
• Identify, debug, and clearly document defects, working with engineers to drive resolution.
• Participate in reviews of requirements and designs to improve testability and quality.
• Contribute to improving test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency.
• Learn and apply AI-assisted testing tools and workflows.

Skills

Test automation

QA engineering

Agile teamwork

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Bug tracking systems

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Software Engineer Global Test Engineering, Cork

Location: Cork On-site

The Global Test Engineering (GTE) team ensures the quality and reliability of manufacturing test systems used to deliver Dell’s AI Server and Storage platforms.

As testing becomes increasingly software-defined and AI-assisted, we are looking for a Software Quality Engineer to help validate systems, expand automation, and improve overall product quality.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining technical depth, problem solving, and automation to improve software and system quality.

What You’ll Achieve

As a Software Quality Engineer (I6), you will contribute to validating manufacturing test systems and automation software.

You will:

• Develop and execute automated and manual test cases based on requirements and design specifications
• Assist in building and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Validate systems involving software, hardware, firmware, and networking
• Identify, debug, and clearly document defects, working with engineers to drive resolution
• Participate in reviews of requirements and designs to improve testability and quality
• Contribute to improving test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency
• Learn and apply AI-assisted testing tools and workflows

Essential Requirements

• Two + years experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or system testing
• Ability to write and debug test scripts or automated tests
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and system behaviour
• Familiarity with test tools, frameworks, or defect tracking systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant QA, testing, or automation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, embedded systems, firmware, BIOS, or hardware validation
• Familiarity with CI/CD or continuous testing practices

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 16/10/2026

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