Senior Systems QA Engineer: Validation & Automation

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 161,700 - 258,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Teradyne, a global leader in test and automation, seeks a Senior Systems Quality Engineer in North Reading, MA. You will validate end-to-end system functionality across software and hardware, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive quality improvements throughout development lifecycles.

You will design and implement automated test solutions, integrate them into CI/CD, and collaborate with software, hardware, and product teams to meet release objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, Systems Validation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience performing system-level, integration, and end-to-end testing of complex software and hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and system-level troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as C# or C++, with experience developing and maintaining test automation solutions.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for test automation, tooling, and analysis.
• Experience implementing automated testing within CI/CD environments using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues spanning multiple system components.
• Demonstrated ability to lead testing efforts, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within Agile development environments using tools such as Jira.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of system-level test strategies, test plans, test cases, and validation activities for complex hardware and software solutions.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test solutions to validate functionality, reliability, performance, and end-to-end system workflows.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and drive resolution of complex issues across software, hardware, networking, and integrated system components.
• Drive improvements to quality engineering processes, test methodologies, automation frameworks, and validation practices to increase efficiency, coverage, and product quality.
• Develop and enhance test automation solutions using modern programming and scripting languages while integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Development, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and QE teams to define quality objectives, validation strategies, and release readiness criteria.
• Analyze test results, quality metrics, and system behavior to identify product risks, communicate findings, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the adoption of best practices in system validation, automation, and quality engineering.

Skills

C#

C++

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/SE or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Jira

Job description

Teradyne, a global leader in test and automation, seeks a Senior Systems Quality Engineer in North Reading, MA. You will validate end-to-end system functionality across software and hardware, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive quality improvements throughout development lifecycles.

You will design and implement automated test solutions, integrate them into CI/CD, and collaborate with software, hardware, and product teams to meet release objectives.