Software Validation Engineer

Altera Corporation

$133K — $192K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • 3+ years in software validation or testing.
  • Strong grasp of software development life cycles and testing methodologies.
  • Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl).
  • Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
  • Knowledge of Verilog/VHDL and FPGA design flows is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans and cases for software components.
  • Automate testing processes using scripting languages and established frameworks.
  • Document and track software defects using bug tracking systems.
  • Collaborate with software development and hardware teams to ensure testability.
  • Analyze test results and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain test environments, including hardware and software setups.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on testability.

Benefits

  • Incentive opportunities based on individual and company performance.
  • Access to continuous professional development.
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in software and hardware testing.
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Job Description:

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for software components and systems, including drivers, tools, and IDEs.
  • Automate testing processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash) and established testing frameworks.
  • Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems.
  • Collaborate closely with software development, hardware design, and applications engineering teams to understand product requirements and ensure testability.
  • Analyze test results, generate reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain test environments, including hardware setups and software configurations.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on software architecture and design for testability.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes and methodologies.
  • Stay current with industry best practices in software testing and validation.


The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$133.2K - $192.8K USD

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in software validation, quality assurance, or testing.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and various testing methodologies.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl).
  • Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
  • Knowledge of hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL) and FPGA design flows is a plus.
  • Experience with embedded systems, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and device drivers is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.


Job Type:
Regular

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:
San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

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