Software Test Engineer

• The Software Test Engineer position reports to the Software Quality Assurance Manager within the Software Engineering team
• The successful individual in this role will help accelerate software quality by carrying out manual regression tests and driving exploratory and ad-hoc testing across StreamCaster products
• This role works hand-in-hand with engineers to debug issues, triage defects, resolve reports, and build scripts to facilitate testing of features like PTT and network performance
• Engineers will also champion the documentation of design requirements and decisions
• The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion
• Execute manual regression tests
• Lead ad-hoc testing and debugging efforts for the software department
• Perform exploratory tests against defect reports, new features, and bug fixes
• Triage defect reports and collaborate with engineers on their resolution
• Develop scripts to aid testing for features like PTT and network performance
• Record tickets for detected software defects
• Document software product requirements and design decisions
• Adhere and contribute to upholding software usability and quality standards
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative
• Travel Requirements – rare local travel, as required by Silvus
• Indoor air-conditioned facility
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• Lift equipment, up to 50lbs., for set up of demonstrations and testing
• Walking/Moving in the lab

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

Preferred experience

• Experience developing for one or more of Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, or Bare metal environments
• Fundamental understanding of computer networking concepts
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
• Strong foundational skills in software development with Python, C/C++, or related languages
• Demonstrated understanding of software testing practices (unit, integration, system testing) gained through academic projects, internships, or personal work
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related technical field
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
• Proficient with web browser development tools for inspecting network requests
• Familiarity and exposure to test tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, Putty/Minicom
• Acquainted with mesh networking
• Trained in and understanding of Agile methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with electrical or RF instrumentation and design
• Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting technical challenges