Staff Test Automation Engineer (Python) - Cork, Ireland

Nutanix; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase

Pension

Relocation support

Insurance

Well-being subsidies

Clubs

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited in Cork is seeking a senior Test & Verification engineering leader who will architect and deliver scalable automated test systems for AI and embedded software, and drive quality across CI/CD.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration across Ireland and global teams, mentoring engineers, and influencing testing strategy, tooling, and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• Strong programming in Python and proficiency in at least one systems language (C/C++).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and personally deliver automated test and verification systems for complex software products.
• Own the technical direction of Python-based test automation frameworks used across CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead cross-functional efforts across software, ML, infrastructure, and systems teams.
• Define and lead root cause analysis for systemic failures; implement durable solutions.

Skills

Python

C/C++

CI/CD

Linux

ML concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PhD considered

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company:QT Technologies Ireland LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:About the TeamYou will join Qualcomm's Test & Verification Engineering team, a group that plays a critical role in delivering reliable, high-quality AI and system software across Qualcomm platforms.The team designs and maintains automated testing, verification, and CI/CD infrastructure used by machine learning, systems, and embedded engineering teams across the company. Our work enables engineers to move fast while maintaining quality, scale, and reliability at a global level.About the RoleThis is a hands-on senior technical leadership role for an engineer who remains deeply technical and actively engaged in the code, owning quality, making architectural decisions, and understanding the limitations of what is being built, whether authored by hand or with AI assistance. You will personally drive the design and delivery of test infrastructure and verification systems and set the technical direction for how AI and embedded software products are validated at scale. This is not a management or purely advisory position. Your impact comes from technical depth and the leadership you demonstrate through doing.You will be a force multiplier for the team, unblocking others, raising the quality bar, and influencing how engineering teams across Qualcomm think about testing and verification. You bring deep technical judgment and the ability to identify problems that haven't been articulated yet, then drive solutions to completion.What You Will DriveDefine the architecture and long-term strategy for large-scale automated test systems supporting real-world AI and embedded software productsIdentify systemic quality and reliability gaps across CI/CD infrastructure and drive initiatives to resolve themEstablish technical standards, patterns, and best practices that are adopted across teamsEvaluate and introduce modern tooling, including AI-assisted workflows, that measurably improves developer productivity and system reliabilityLead cross-functional efforts that span software, ML, infrastructure, and systems teams in Ireland and globallyKey ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and personally deliver automated test and verification systems for complex software productsOwn the technical direction of Python-based test automation frameworks used across CI/CD pipelinesDrive improvements to CI infrastructure (e.g. Jenkins) at a systems level, covering pipeline design, reliability, observability, and scalabilityDefine and lead root cause analysis for systemic failures; implement durable solutions, not workaroundsPartner with engineering leads across teams to define testing requirements, coverage strategies, and quality gatesMentor and technically grow engineers at all levels; conduct design reviews and set the bar for engineering qualityCommunicate technical strategy and trade-offs clearly to both engineering and management stakeholdersMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's preferred)8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, test infrastructure, or systems verificationStrong programming skills in Python; proficiency in at least one systems language (C, C++, etc.)Deep experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins or equivalent) at scaleStrong Linux systems backgroundDemonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives across multiple teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience building or owning large-scale test automation frameworksBackground in embedded systems, hardware bring-up, or device-level testingFamiliarity with ML concepts, workflows, and tooling (e.g. model training pipelines, inference frameworks, quantization). The team supports ML engineers directly and this knowledge significantly accelerates your ability to contributeTrack record of defining technical roadmaps and influencing engineering direction beyond immediate team scopeExperience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-codeHistory of mentoring engineers and driving improvements to team engineering cultureWhere you will be workingCork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.What's on OfferApart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:Salary, stock and performance related bonusMaternity/Paternity LeaveEmployee stock purchase schemeMatching pension schemeEducation AssistanceRelocation and immigration support (if needed)Life, Medical, Income and Travel InsuranceSubsidised memberships for physical and mental well-beingBicycle purchase schemeEmployee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many moreMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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