Capgemini

Embedded SoftwareTest Engineer

Capgemini$68K — $161K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience testing embedded software, firmware, or embedded systems products throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Hands-on experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for embedded devices.
  • Experience with embedded hardware platforms, development boards, and debug tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Proficiency in test automation and scripting using languages like Python, C/C++, or similar.
  • Understanding of embedded communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain test cases and procedures for embedded software applications.
  • Automate and execute functional, regression, integration, and system-level tests on hardware platforms.
  • Validate firmware functionality and performance across software and hardware components.
  • Document, prioritize, and track software defects while collaborating with development teams.
  • Configure and maintain test environments, including hardware test rigs and emulators.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
  • Contribute to test planning and the continuous improvement of quality processes.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation days, personal days, and sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans such as 401(k).
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Other benefits as determined by local policy.
Full Job Description


About the job you're considering

At Capgemini Engineering, we're building the next generation of connected and intelligent products that power industries ranging from medical devices and industrial automation to networking and consumer electronics. As an Embedded Software Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in validating the firmware and embedded systems that bring these products to life, ensuring reliability, performance, and quality from development through release. You will work closely with software developers, hardware engineers, and system architects to identify defects early, improve product quality, and help deliver innovative products to market. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact while working in a collaborative and inclusive engineering environment.

Location

This role is onsite in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Your role

  • Design, develop, execute, and maintain test cases and test procedures for embedded software and firmware applications.
  • Build, automate, and execute functional, regression, integration, and system-level tests on target hardware platforms.
  • Validate firmware functionality, performance, stability, and interoperability across hardware and software components.
  • Reproduce, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution while working closely with development teams.
  • Configure and maintain test environments, including hardware test rigs, development boards, simulators, emulators, and debug tools.
  • Collaborate with embedded software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and drive root-cause analysis.
  • Contribute to test planning, test strategy development, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement of test coverage and quality processes.


Your skills and experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience testing embedded software, firmware, or embedded systems products throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Hands-on experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for embedded devices at the unit, integration, and system levels.
  • Experience with embedded hardware platforms, development boards, laboratory test equipment, and debug tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
  • Proficiency with test automation and scripting using languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar technologies
  • Understanding of embedded communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, USB, or Bluetooth, along with experience troubleshooting hardware-software interactions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile development environments and using defect-tracking tools.


The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$68,911 to 161,544.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and operates in over 50 countries. Capgemini provides a range of services including strategy and transformation, application services, technology services, and engineering services. The company serves clients in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and retail.
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