Senior Test Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
This role is focused on designing and implementing software systems that ensure the reliability and quality of hardware devices during manufacturing.

POSITION INFO:

Senior Test Software Engineer
Shape the future of global technology through cutting-edge testing and automation.
Claremont, Cape Town R80 000 to R100 000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a leader in advanced technology solutions, pioneering world-first innovations and expanding into new markets globally. They combine embedded systems, wireless technology, and cloud-based platforms to deliver groundbreaking products. Their mission is to set new industry standards while ensuring high quality and performance.

The Role: Senior Test Software Engineer
This role is focused on designing and implementing software systems that ensure the reliability and quality of hardware devices during manufacturing. You will develop scalable test software solutions that enable reproducibility and accuracy, ensuring every unit shipped meets the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring a minimum of 5 years experience in software development for test/manufacturing environments.

• Design, implement, and maintain test software for the manufacturing environment.

• Develop automated test coverage for hardware modules, including tracking systems and anchors.

• Ensure test solutions deliver accurate pass/fail results and robust firmware reflashing.

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to capture and integrate test requirements.

• Deploy and validate solutions at manufacturing partners, ensuring stability and reproducibility.

• Create containerised test environments for consistent deployment across global hardware/OS setups.

• Interface with manufacturing partners to troubleshoot, perform root-cause analysis, and resolve issues.

• Integrate test software with cloud platforms and databases for analytics and KPI reporting.

• Write and maintain documentation for test software setup and troubleshooting.

• Continuously improve systems for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

About You

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar.

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development for test/manufacturing environments.

• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar for automation and hardware interaction.

• Experience with test systems, hardware/software integration, and test jig development.

• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and cloud platforms.

• Skilled in firmware flashing/debugging tools (e.g., GDB, STLINK, JLINK) and Git.

• Proven experience deploying containerised solutions (e.g., Docker, Podman) globally.

• Strong problem-solving ability across both software and hardware domains.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of RF/wireless communication testing.

• Experience with STM32 or NRF52 microcontrollers.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions for test automation.

• Background in real-time embedded systems.

Why Join?

• Work on pioneering multidisciplinary systems that combine hardware, firmware, and cloud.

• Be part of a team shaping the future of technology in an exciting, fast-evolving space.

• Hybrid work environment with global collaboration opportunities.

• Competitive salary, pension contributions, and generous leave.