Software QA Senior Manager - Embedded systems/RTOS/Linux

Silicon Labs; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Labs in Hyderabad, India seeks a Senior SQA Manager to lead quality strategy for platform, compute, and device drivers. You will guide test planning, automation, and release readiness across multiple product lines, ensuring reliability and security of embedded software.

You will mentor a team of QA engineers with deep expertise in embedded systems, RTOS/Linux, and driver development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to continuously improve testing methodologies and CI/CD

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software quality assurance with leadership experience.
• Strong background in embedded systems, RTOS/Linux and device drivers.
• Experience defining QA strategy, test plans, and automation frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional QA teams and deliver high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor SQA engineers across platform, compute, and device driver validation.
• Define QA processes, metrics, and release readiness criteria.
• Collaborate with development, product, hardware, and support to align QA goals.
• Drive automation and CI/CD integration for QA workflows.

Skills

Leadership

QA strategy

Communication

Embedded systems

Operating systems

CI/CD practices

Scripting (Python, Shell)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

ilicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building

embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Manager to lead the quality strategy, planning, and execution for our platform, compute, and device driver software components. This role will be responsible for ensuring that our foundational software layers meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and security across multiple product lines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, operating systems, and driver-level software, combined with proven leadership in managing QA teams and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of SQA engineers focused on platform, compute, and device driver validation.
• Define and implement quality assurance strategies, processes, and metrics to ensure robust and scalable software releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, product management, hardware engineering, and customer support) to align QA priorities with product goals.

Quality Planning & Execution

• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks for platform and driver-level software.
• Ensure coverage for functional, performance, stress, compatibility, and security testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, tools, and processes.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on embedded OS, compute frameworks, and device driver architecture to the QA team.
• Oversee integration testing across multiple hardware platforms and operating environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality benchmarks.

Process & Reporting

• Establish and track KPIs for software quality, defect density, and release readiness.
• Report quality status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.
• Champion automation and CI/CD integration for QA workflows.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, operating systems (RTOS, Linux), and device driver development.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, scripting languages (Python, Shell), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software in complex, multi-platform environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in IoT platforms, wireless protocols, and security testing.
• Familiarity with hardware bring-up and board support packages (BSP).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and certification processes.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.