Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

at  Arm

JOB OVERVIEW:

We make debug tools that help Arm’s partners build outstanding software on their embedded devices which power mobile, games, Android, Linux, Machine Learning, and enterprise applications. Engineers are afforded the opportunity to move between teams as needed to deliver products, so it helps to be a quick learner and willing to adapt to new technical challenges.
We are looking for skilled test engineers with expertise in crafting and implementing reliable automated tests.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Previous work in defining and implementing automated GUI based tests on a Windows, Mac or Linux application, or on a browser based application
• A strong understanding of a code driven UI testing framework, ideally Playwright
• Experience in a scripting language such as Typescript or Python
• Experience of writing CI pipelines, ideally Jenkins
• Familiarity with the basics of modern, effective software development: source control, automated testing, object-oriented or functional paradigms and the Agile methodology.

“NICE TO HAVE” SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

The following is a selection of skills used across our projects. It is not necessary to have any of these to apply or succeed in your application, but they will be an advantage. We will be able to provide opportunities to develop your skills in these areas.

• Past work in Node.js, Electron, React, VSCode extensions
• The underlying product is written in Java and C++, so a basic understanding of either of those languages would be helpful
• Knowledge of how to effectively use the Linux command line
• Experience with UX design principles and processes
• Use of embedded debug tools like Arm Development Studio or Keil MDK and associated JTAG or SWD debug probes.

We are growing our debugger team and seek a hardworking test automation engineer to help provide a wonderful developer experience to our partners!
We are building tools to help developers debug and bring up sophisticated devices that implement the latest Arm architecture features and intellectual property. The successful candidate will work in a new sub-team developing a new debugger UX. The candidate will cultivate automated tests and quality in the team.
Working with a team of engineers, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from working with our Technology Managers to clarify requirements through to design, development and deployment of new features. At every stage, you will help develop automated test suites to ensure the final product is at the high quality our partners expect.
You will also work in conjunction with the existing Quality Engineering team, learning from and guiding your peers.