Senior Software Verification Lead — Embedded Systems QA

Caterpillar Brazil; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Software Verification Lead in Christchurch, NZ to drive testing across hardware and software integration. You will translate requirements into test plans, develop automated tests, and collaborate with software and hardware engineers to ensure high quality products for earthmoving machinery.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, early defect detection, and continuous improvement of testing processes in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in QA, software test engineering or software engineering.
• ISTQB CT Foundation/Adv/Agile certification beneficial.
• Understanding of C++, Web or Android is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with auto test writing, tools and framework.

Responsibilities

• Test specification, design, and execution for software/hardware integration.
• Create and update test plans, cases and regression suites.
• Develop, run and maintain automated test scripts to improve efficiency.
• Diagnose, reproduce and help triage customer escalations.

Skills

Curiosity and learning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Agile understanding

Education

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation/Advanced/Agile

Tools

C++

Web

Android

Test automation framework

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Software Verification Lead in Christchurch, NZ to drive testing across hardware and software integration. You will translate requirements into test plans, develop automated tests, and collaborate with software and hardware engineers to ensure high quality products for earthmoving machinery.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, early defect detection, and continuous improvement of testing processes in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.