Senior Engineer I, Embedded Software Test

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Opportunities for growth and development

Inclusive workplace collaboration

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Engineer I – Embedded Software Test to join its global team in Bangalore. The role emphasizes integration, verification, and cybersecurity validation for IIoT solutions through robust test design and automation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, plus over 5 years of product/system testing experience. This position works in an Agile environment, contributing to ensuring product quality and security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product/system testing in an R&D environment.
• Hands-on experience testing integrated systems (hardware + firmware + software).
• 3+ years of experience in test automation.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and design specifications.
• Design and develop test cases including security test scenarios.
• Build and execute automated test frameworks.

Skills

Integration testing

Cybersecurity validation

Test automation

Python scripting

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Selenium

TestStand

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer I – Embedded Software Test to join our global engineering team in Bangalore. This role focuses on integration, verification, and cybersecurity validation of next-generation Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions.

You will ensure product quality and security through robust test design, automation, system-level validation, and cybersecurity testing across hardware, firmware, and software components. Working in an Agile environment, you will contribute to release readiness, system reliability, and secure product deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze requirements and design specifications to ensure complete test and security coverage
• Design and develop test cases, including security test scenarios, using standard templates
• Build, maintain, and execute automated test frameworks and scripts
• Perform:
  • Functional, Integration, Regression, and Performance testing
  • Cybersecurity testing such as vulnerability assessment, threat validation, and secure communication testing
• Execute test runs, analyze results, and generate comprehensive reports including security findings
• Identify, log, track, and validate functional and security defects
• Validate secure boot, authentication, encryption, and access control mechanisms
• Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate security-by-design principles
• Participate in release readiness and go/no-go decisions, including cybersecurity risk assessments
• Support test planning, estimation, and scheduling, including security testing scope
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, automation scripts, and security requirements
• Support certification and compliance activities (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO 27001, or similar)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in product/system testing in an R&D environment
• Hands-on experience testing integrated systems (hardware + firmware + software)
• 3+ years of experience in test automation, using:
  • Python or similar scripting languages
  • Tools like Selenium, TestStand, or equivalent

Testing & Cybersecurity Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
  • Functional, Regression, Integration, and Performance testing
  • Black-box testing methodologies
  • Cybersecurity testing fundamentals, including:
    • Vulnerability scanning
    • Basic penetration testing concepts
    • Secure communication validation (TLS, certificates)
    • Authentication and authorization testing

Core Competencies

• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools
• Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills
• Experience in security defect analysis and mitigation validation
• Exposure to test planning, estimation, and release coordination
• Familiarity with secure development lifecycle (SDL) practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in Agile and global team environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with National Instruments TestStand
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols:
  • Modbus/TCP, CAN, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity standards, such as:
  • IEC 62443
  • ISO 27001
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite)
• Exposure to IIoT systems, edge devices, and connected platforms
• Certifications such as:
  • ISTQB
  • Security-related certifications (nice to have)
• Experience in CI/CD integration with security testing (DevSecOps) (nice to have)

Domain Experience (Highly Preferred)

• Experience with industrial automation products, & Digital motor management systems
• Exposure to secure industrial device communication and edge security

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge IIoT and secure Industrial Automation technologies
• Be part of a team driving secure, reliable, and scalable products
• Collaborate with a global engineering organization
• Opportunity to directly influence product quality, security, and release decisions
• Thrive in a dynamic, innovation-driven Agile environment

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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