Software QA Engineer 2

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Keysight Technologies is seeking a highly motivated R&D Engineer - Software QA to join our team in the EDA tools division. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams of software developers, and application experts to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge EDA tools. These tools are used for the design, simulation, and verification of RF, microwave, and high-speed digital systems

Key Responsibilities

You will be part of the QA Verification engineering team responsible for designing, developing and ensuring quality standards on a team collaboration product. You should have experience with the latest "best practices" in both Manual QA and QA Automation. Knowledge of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and End-to-End Design flows QA testing.

• Test Plan Development: Develop, execute, and maintain test plans for functionalities in our EDA tools.
• Software Testing & Verification: Develop, and validate design flows and integration with other EDA tools,
• Automation: Design and implement automated test cases using scripting languages like Python or Perl for physical verification workflows, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Bug Tracking & Documentation: Track and document issues using Jira and collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution. Contribute to comprehensive documentation using Confluence for project collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Version Control: Manage and integrate testing frameworks with Git for source control, ensuring robust testing processes and traceability for changes.
• CI/CD and Build Automation: Work with continuous integration tools like Jenkins to automate build and testing processes for frequent and efficient validation of tool updates.
• Defect Identification & Debugging: Identify, document, and track defects inflows, performing detailed debugging to work with development teams in resolving issues.
• Customer Support: Reproduce and resolve customer-reported issues related to EDA tools, ensuring robust solutions and enhancements to product quality.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with foundry partners to validate rule decks and keep up to date with new physical verification methodologies, supporting evolving design processes and constraints.
  
  

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication (ECE), or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in EDA software QA validation with good knowledge in RF Microwave and HPC cloud areas with experience in creating end-to-end designs within the EDA domain.
• Solid understanding of electronics concepts and software testing principles and methodologies
• Hands-on experience with EDA software tools like ADS or similar
• Good in scripting languages like Python for automation of testing workflows.
• Experience with automation tools like Jenkins, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for testing and build automation.
• Strong knowledge of Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for project collaboration.
• Expertise with version control systems like Git for maintaining and integrating test cases.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and self-improvement, with a passion for software quality and customer satisfaction.
  
  

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