Senior Engineer, Software QA

Kulicke and Soffa Industries - Fort Washington, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Washington, PA

About the position

The Senior Engineer, Software QA position at Kulicke & Soffa involves leading software testing efforts and ensuring the quality of software products through various testing methodologies. The role requires a proactive individual with strong technical skills to analyze requirements, develop tests, and mentor junior engineers while managing testing processes and improving overall product performance.

Responsibilities

• Performs software product testing according to the company's overall development and testing processes
• Analyzes requirements and develops tests (manual and automated) suitable for new features within the appropriate environment
• Participates in design and code reviews
• Tests products at all levels: Workflow, Unit, Application, Performance
• Develop software testing tools
• Manage software test plans in conjunction with release timelines
• Trains and mentors entry level engineers and can break down tasks to support development plans for early career engineers
• Creates metrics to analyze process and product performance
• Works closely with other members of the product development team
• Setup evaluation of existing test processes and drive improvement of testing activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or computer engineering/computer science
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing
• Experience in writing code such as C#, Python, or C++
• Certifications or demonstrated capability for project management to manage software test release plans
• Strong aptitude for understanding software development, software architecture, and software testing
• Experience leading software test efforts
• Attention to detail and quality; strong organizational skills
• Ability to establish good working relationships with Development, Testing, and Support staff
• Proactive and able to take initiative