Math Software QA Engineer (Dallas, TX)

Unclassified - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

About the position

The Math Software QA Engineer role focuses on testing mathematical software, requiring a strong background in numerical analysis, mathematical software, and statistics. The position involves developing test processes, designing and implementing test tools, and maintaining both manual and automated test suites. The ideal candidate will have a graduate-level education in mathematics or statistics and experience in computational mathematics, numerical analysis, and software testing.

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 while 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 when 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 test 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 schedule and complete assignments on time.
• Produce appropriate deliverables for each assignment.

Requirements

• MS/MA or higher degree in Mathematics or Statistics.
• Expertise in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical and/or Computational Statistics, or Computer Algebra Systems (CAS).
• Experience in Testing and QA, including designing and implementing test processes and tools.
• Some scripting background, preferably in Python, and experience with API testing.
• Ability to read and analyze C/C++ code.

Nice-to-haves

• Test experience with commercial software is desirable but not required.
• Experience working with handheld devices, calculators, or educational software is a plus.

Benefits

• 12 month contract with the likelihood of extension.