Math Software QA Engineer (Dallas, TX)

Cedent Consulting - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking individuals with a strong background in numerical analysis, mathematical software, numerical linear algebra, and/or statistics to join our team as testers for mathematical software. This position requires graduate-level work in these areas, ensuring that candidates possess a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics. The ideal candidate will have an MS/MA or higher degree in Mathematics or Statistics and will be proficient in one or more of the following areas, prioritized as follows: Computational and Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, and Mathematical and/or Computational Statistics. In this role, you will assist in the development of test processes, design and implement test tools, and write and maintain both manual and automated test suites. You will also be involved in test planning and the design of test cases, utilizing both black-box and white-box testing methodologies. Your primary responsibilities will include creating and executing tests on mathematical functionality for assigned projects, providing periodic status reports on your progress, and effectively communicating any issues discovered during testing. This includes logging issues into a defect tracking database and discussing the testing strategy defined for the project or product. You will need to quickly adapt to changes that arise during project execution and multitask across multiple projects or products as needed. Supporting responsibilities include reviewing technical documents such as requirement specifications, architecture documents, and user documentation. You will assess the potential impact of requests for changes to the design or scope of the software under test from a testing standpoint. Utilizing appropriate tools, including automated test execution tools, code coverage tools, and test result evaluation tools, will be essential to aid your testing efforts. You will also be expected to learn new skills quickly to handle new assignments as they arise, follow project schedules, and complete assignments on time, producing appropriate deliverables for each task.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute tests on mathematical functionality for assigned projects.
• Provide periodic status reports on progress in assigned test areas.
• Effectively communicate issues discovered during testing, including logging issues into a defect tracking database.
• Discuss and execute the testing strategy defined for the project/product.
• Quickly adapt to changes that arise in the execution of projects.
• Multitask across multiple projects or products as needed.
• Review technical documents, including requirement specifications, architecture documents, and user documentation.
• Assess the potential impact of requests for changes to the design or scope of the software under test from a testing standpoint.
• Use appropriate tools, including automated test execution tools, code coverage tools, and test result evaluation tools, to aid the test effort.
• Quickly learn necessary skills to handle new assignments as required.
• Follow project schedules and complete assignments on time, producing appropriate deliverables for each assignment.

Requirements

• MS/MA or higher degree in Mathematics or Statistics.
• Expertise in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, or Mathematical and/or Computational Statistics.
• Some scripting background, preferably in Python.
• Experience with API testing and the ability to read/analyze C/C++ code is desirable.
• Test experience with commercial software is desirable but not required.
• Meticulous nature and focus-oriented skills are necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with handheld devices, calculators, or educational software is a plus.
• Familiarity with automated test execution tools and code coverage tools.