Software Test Engineer

November 7, 2026

Senior

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Description

Full-time Software Test Engineer position focused on delivering high-quality embedded software products. The role combines test strategy and planning, hands-on test execution with hardware integration, development of automated testing frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration with production and customer support teams. The engineer will also produce test documentation for regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement of the testing process.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Principal Software Engineer, System Engineer and Manager to develop comprehensive test strategies for projects
Work with cross-functional teams to define test scopes and contribute to planning and estimation of testing efforts
Demonstrate proficiency in test planning, execution, and reporting
Integrate software with hardware and understand hardware protocols such as I2C, UART, SPI and USB
Analyse testing results, identify improvement opportunities, and drive the implementation of changes
Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and scripts to enhance testing efficiency
Collaborate with the development team to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline
Address potential software issues during production and in the field, ensuring timely resolution
Collaborate with production, New Product Introduction and customer support teams to enhance overall product quality
Produce project artifacts and documentation for test plans, test cases and test results to meet regulatory compliance
Proactively identify areas for process improvement within the testing process
Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance testing methodologies

Requirements

5+ years of experience in developing test cases for FPGA-based bare metal embedded software
5+ years of experience in developing hardware and software integration test cases
Strong proficiency in finding hardware faults through software, including hardware-based debugging with logic analysers and scopes
Strong proficiency in Python, including writing clear, maintainable, and efficient code for test automation
Experience with popular Python test automation frameworks such as PyTest
Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI
Solid understanding of testing methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing
Strong debugging skills to troubleshoot issues in both the testing code and the application under test
Use of Linux as a basic working environment and ability to write shell scripts
Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and experience working in an Agile development environment
Relevant certifications in Python programming or software testing such as ISTQB or Certified Agile Tester would be a plus