Embedded Automation Engineer - C++ and Python

Job Title: Embedded Automation Test Engineer - C++ and python

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Job-Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Automation Test Engineer to strengthen and expand our automated testing infrastructure for the OTDR development team. In this role, you will focus on improving automated test coverage, enhancing test reliability, and integrating testing into the CI/CD workflow. You will collaborate closely with software developers, product owners, and Scrum teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.

The team already maintains a strong automation foundation including Python/pytest-based functional tests, Jenkins pipelines, Docker environments, and embedded hardware testing platforms. Your contribution will help elevate automation as a core deliverable for every product epic.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated functional and integration tests using Python and pytest
• Extend existing test frameworks built with Qt Remote Objects bindings
• Improve and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for:
• Nightly builds
• Automated test execution
• Coverage reporting
• Embedded hardware testing
• Manage Docker-based test environments for reproducible Linux-side testing
• Execute and validate tests on:
• PC Linux systems
• Embedded hardware/instrument platforms
• Work closely with developers and Product Owners to define:
• Clear acceptance criteria
• Measurable and automatable test cases
• Monitor SonarQube coverage and quality metrics
• Identify gaps in unit and integration test coverage and communicate findings to the team
• Maintain test documentation in Confluence and update Jira test plans/execution records
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Help refine and enforce the team's Definition of Done related to testing and automation quality standards

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software test automation
• Strong proficiency in Python
• pytest fixtures
• parameterization
• conftest structure
• reporting frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as:
• Jenkins
• GitLab CI
• GitHub Actions
• Strong Linux knowledge:
• shell scripting
• process handling
• log analysis
• Solid understanding of Git workflows
• branching
• rebasing
• pull requests
• Ability to read and understand C++ code
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in English

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Docker image creation and container management
• Familiarity with:
• Qt5
• Qt Remote Objects
• QML
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or embedded system testing
• Knowledge of SonarQube or code quality tools
• Exposure to Google Test or other C++ testing frameworks
• Experience in:
• Optical networking
• OTDR systems
• Test & measurement equipment
• Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum environments