Software QA Engineer 4

Keysight is on 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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Keysight R&D centre in Gurgaon/Bangalore, India needs a Software QA R&D Engineer for EDA Software testing and quality assurance on Keysight EDA software. The Software QA Engineer will test Keysight software solutions using the Agile Software Development Model. 

The engineer will use a wide array of test techniques, tools, and methodologies to perform a quality check on EDA products enabling Keysight's RF/Microwave, HSD, Power Electronics solutions

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 an Equivalent.
• 8+plus years of experience in EDA software QA validation with good knowledge in RF Microwave and Physical Verification areas with experience in creating end-to-end designs within the EDA domain.
• Experience working with Assura, PVS or Calibre e.g. Cadence, Siemens Mentor, Synopsys, Ansys etc. in IC/Board/ Module design flow.
• Proficient in developing DRC/ LVS/ ERC rules for IC/ Module/ PCB applications using one/ more: Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys, Ansys etc. tools.
• Physical Verification QA is a desired experience. PDK Quality Assurance engineers with Physical Verification experience may also apply
• Strong experience in scripting languages like Python for automation of testing workflows.
• Solid understanding of electronics concepts and software testing principles and methodologies
• Automated testing (Google test and pytest); Organized and able to track status.
• Good in scripting languages like Python for automation of testing workflows.
• Software Build (Also Jenkins build) and Test on Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Cmake, Python scripting & Source code management systems (git).
• 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.