Staff Software Test Engineer

The Staff Software Test Engineer will evaluate processes and tools to facilitate testing and successful coverage. Position must be able to formulate and execute a strategic approach to testing to ensure software quality and compliance. This position is located in Alameda, California or Milpitas, California.

- Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release. May be covering multiple projects. - Mentor and provide day to day guidance to the junior members of the software test team.

Review work to ensure compliance and quality. May be covering multiple projects. - Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process - Strategically incorporate automated testing into the SDLC - Evaluate new tools and processes for adoption within the organization - Complete software testing and activities for development user stories within an Agile SDLC process - Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test cases (based on those requirements), and execute test cases - Investigate and report unexpected events, issues or software bugs.

Verify fixes. - Perform exploratory testing, system level end to end testing, develop test datasets and execute automation scripts (to ensure application software releases are of high quality) - Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, trace matrices and review with relevant stakeholders (dev and quality) - Review code diff analysis and develop robust regression test strategy

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field - Minimum 8+ years with Embedded software testing. At least 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance in a regulated industry is required. - 1+ years of scripting/automating tests (familiarity with automation) is required. - At least 3 years of coding preferable with (C, C++) - Knowledge of Agile methodologies. - Understanding test-driven methodologies. - Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. - Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 - $228,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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