Sr Staff Test Software Developer

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Senior Staff MFG Test Software Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced test software for manufacturing. You will translate complex requirements, architect code, and mentor junior engineers while driving the team’s technical vision.

You will define SDLC processes, champion robust test automation, and collaborate with manufacturing and failure analysis teams to maintain high-quality, scalable test platforms across hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, IT, or related field with required years of experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, Linux, and Bash scripting essential.
• Experience validating hardware, automation, and test tools including IPMI, Redfish, and benchmarking suites.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of test systems and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Architect, validate, release, and maintain robust test software and scripts.
• Drive sustaining and infrastructure for L10/L11 test software across facilities.
• Standardize manufacturing test documentation and procedures.
• Collaborate with test, manufacturing, and failure analysis teams to ensure quality.
• Promote adoption of new testing technologies and best practices, mentor junior staff.

Skills

Python

Linux

Bash scripting

IPMI

Redfish

FIO

Linpack

mprime

memtester

Networking: BGP/DHCP/ECMP

VMware

PXE boot

NGINX

SDN

GitLab

CI/CD

AI-enabled software

Manufacturing test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Tools

IPMI

Redfish

FIO

Linpack

mprime

memtester

VMware

PXE boot

NGINX

SDN

GitLab

CI/CD tools

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Staff MFG Test Software Developer to lead the design, development, and installation of advanced software solutions. In this senior-level role, you will be responsible for translating complex user requirements, defining system functionality, and architecting code in various languages. You must possess a deep understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to testing and deployment. Ultimately, the role of the Senior Staff MFG Test Software Developer is to build high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software that complies with strict coding standards and technical design, while also mentoring junior developers and driving the technical vision of the team.

What You Will Do

Test System Architecture & Development: Lead the design and development of test systems and procedures for manufacturing processes. This includes architecting test plans, test cases, and test scripts to comprehensively assess the functionality and performance of hardware components or devices such as motherboard, memory, CPU, storage (SSD, HDD, NVMe) and PCIE devices (NIC, GPU, Mezz cards, RAID cards).

Test Software Development: Architect, validate, release, and maintain robust test software and scripts that automate the testing process. This software includes complex code for controlling test equipment, collecting and analyzing large datasets, and generating detailed test reports.

Test Sustaining & Infrastructure: Drive support and maintenance strategies for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our global production facilities.

Documentation Standards: Standardize and maintain comprehensive manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) documentation of test procedures, specifications, and infrastructure.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including test engineers, manufacturing engineers, and failure analysis engineers, to ensure strict alignment on testing requirements and quality standards.

Continuous Learning & Innovation: Drive the adoption of the latest advancements in testing technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices to keep manufacturing processes highly competitive and cutting-edge.

Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineering staff.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Expert in Python, Linux, and Bash scripting.

Experience with hardware validation, automation, and test tools such as IPMI, Redfish, FIO, Linpack, mprime, and memtester.

Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP, and data center switching/routing.

Experience with VMware, virtualization infrastructure, PXE boot, DHCP, NGINX, and SDN technologies.

Solid understanding of software development best practices, including GitLab, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes.

Experience with or interest in AI-enabled software development and system automation.

Preferred: Strong troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, and manufacturing test automation experience.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers.

Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast.

We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before.

When we fail, we learn from it and move on together.

And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further.

We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company is a place where you can do work you’re proud of alongside smart, passionate people who get genuinely excited about what they’re able to accomplish here. We work, learn, and grow together in a supportive and fast-moving environment where decisiveness and action are not only encouraged, but expected. Together, we’re tackling complex challenges and creating impactful solutions in one of the world’s most high-demand industries—that’s where you come in.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves.

Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.

Learn more at www.ztsystems.com