Prototype Software Test Engineer II: Automation & Debugging

Sigma Design; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% match

Quarterly bonus program

PTO 15 days and 9 holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term,

Job summary

Sigma Design seeks a Prototype Software Test Engineer II to develop and maintain Python-based test software for prototype validation and manufacturing. You will work with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to diagnose issues across software and hardware, ensure data integrity, and support root cause analysis.

You will troubleshoot Android/Linux prototype devices, design automated test solutions, and own end-to-end test qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Python, including scripting, automation, and data processing.
• Experience working in Linux environments, including command-line tools, SSH, and basic system administration.
• Experience troubleshooting software and hardware systems in prototype or lab environments.
• Experience with Android device debugging using ADB, logcat, shell commands, or similar tools is preferred.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
• Experience using Git or similar version control.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Python-based test software, including development, deployment, and support.
• Develop and implement program-level test plans in collaboration with Engineering.
• Design and deploy automated test solutions for manufacturing, integration testing, and prototype bring-up.
• Execute end-of-line testing and prototype bring-up, including fault isolation, debugging, and repair support.
• Troubleshoot Android and Linux-based prototype devices using ADB, serial consoles, log analysis, and command-line utilities.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to diagnose issues across software and hardware.
• Maintain and update test coverage as product requirements evolve.
• Provision, configure, and validate hardware for testing and system bring-up.
• Oversee test data collection, validate data integrity, and support root cause analysis.
• Maintain lab systems, including PCs, engineering units, and custom hardware setups.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Skills

Python

Linux

Android debugging

Git

Debugging

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

C++ (modern)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

ADB

Linux shell

SSH

Job description

Sigma Design seeks a Prototype Software Test Engineer II to develop and maintain Python-based test software for prototype validation and manufacturing. You will work with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to diagnose issues across software and hardware, ensure data integrity, and support root cause analysis.

You will troubleshoot Android/Linux prototype devices, design automated test solutions, and own end-to-end test qualification.