Sr. QA Engineer - Software
Date: Oct 21, 2024
Location: Austin, TX, US
Company: Skyworks
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 74409
Job Description
Are you a QA engineer driven to make software perfect? Does maximizing test coverage on code whose failure could cost lives … excite you? At Skyworks' Timing Division, we solve hard problems in the ultra-precision timing space, targeting such applications as 5G, HPC, and datacenters. This is a new role for an engineer to lead the QA function of a dynamic software product that is mission-critical for our customers. The successful applicant would receive broad autonomy to implement QA in whichever way is effective, and will be expected to deliver results. Coming up to speed on our rapidly iterating codebase will be demanding, and we'll provide support and mentoring to help you figure it out, including code reviews with constructive feedback.
Responsibilities
- Create and execute test plans for each release
- Perform requirement analysis
- Write and maintain automated and manual test cases
- Collaborate with automated test engineering to integrate test cases into our regression testing system
- Create detailed bug tickets based on observed failures
- Maintain an adversarial yet cordial relationship with software developers
Qualifications
- CS/ECE/EE or similar degree plus industry experience: MS + 3 years or BS + 5 years
- C/C++ programming skills sufficient to enable you to perform white box testing where necessary
- Solid understanding of networking at all layers of the stack
- The phrase "Precision timing aspirant" near the top of your résumé to show you read this
- Ability to perform in both self-directed and collaborative settings
- Excellent attention to detail and a desire to get your solution right
Preferred Skills
Fluency in Rust, Go, and Python
Comfortable with Linux at the command line
Exposure to PTP, NTP, or other time protocols
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $89,100 - $172,100 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Austin
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