Software Test Engineer

Building best-in-class wireless technologies for next generation smartphone and tablet platforms. Together.

DescriptionYou will be responsible for testing our latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity chips to ensure they meet the highest standards.  We test at an API and system level, normally using Android platforms to exercise the firmware, drivers and host code written by our developers.  Your role will involve testing, test automation, test automation framework expansion, debugging of software and customer support; as a result we seek an experienced engineer with very good scripting ability (preferably python, XML), software development and testing experience.  You will need to be passionate about improving software quality, able to produce detailed bug reports, communicate effectively with developers and work collaboratively with internal and external teams. 
Key Responsibilities
  • Test software to agreed timescales.
  • Design, develop, test and maintain software test scripts.
  • Maintain and support software test framework and equipment.
  • Create and maintain supporting documentation.
  • Execute tests and provide timely analysis and feedback on test results.
  • Perform triaging and raise defect reports.
  • Provide logs and other relevant data to support debugging.
  • Working with customers to understand, reproduce and debug issues seen in field testing.

Skills Knowledge and ExpertiseRequired 
  • Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in maths/science/software/electronics.
  • Proficient with scripting language (preferably python).
  • Very good understanding of software test methods.
  • Very good understanding of software debugging.
  • Effective team player.
  • Good communicator.
  • Good problem solving ability.
  • Able to travel to support at customer sites if/when required.
Desired
  • Experience of software development, use of version control, continuous integration and issue tracking tools such as GIT, Jenkins and JIRA.
  • Networking knowledge.
  • Experience of wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
  • Android and Linux expertise
  • Competent using laboratory equipment such as spectrum analysers, power meters, etc.
  • Experience in working in a customer support role.

BenefitsJoining our team, you'll receive a great benefits package.

Benefits include
  • Annual bonus
  • Private medical, travel and life insurance
  • Flexible benefits system
  • 25 days holiday with the option to buy or sell days
  • Great discounts on Samsung products
  • Free on-site gym and canteen
We know that the diversity of our team is integral to our continued success. We encourage people to apply from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in this recruitment process and we'll do our best to arrange these if needed. The spirit of Samsung is one of people. Yes, as a business, we develop ground-breaking core silicon and software technology, using the most efficient and flexible architectures, utilising remarkably advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. Ultimately, however, we’re all about YOU. YOUR hopes, dreams and ambitions.

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