QA Test Engineer

Job Title

QA Test Engineer

Role Summary

Software Test Engineer on the Calibre Semi Manufacturing QA Team (Design-to-Silicon). Responsible for defining test plans, developing and maintaining Python-based automated tests and workflows, and ensuring product quality across the software lifecycle.

Collaborates with Product, R&D, Customer Support, and Marketing to validate software for IC manufacturing and layout-design use cases. Salary range provided by employer: $17,700–$35,400.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not specify required years of experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing tests, automating verification, and coordinating QA activities across teams.

• Define product quality expectations and create measurable test plans.
• Develop, maintain, and improve automated tests and test frameworks (strong emphasis on Python).
• Create reusable scripts and tools to run tests, analyze results, and investigate failures.
• Build scripted workflows to coordinate repeatable QA tasks, evidence collection, and defect triage.
• Track test progress and report status against objectives to keep schedules predictable.
• Verify product operation in customer-intended environments and assess functionality, reliability, and serviceability.
• Record reproducible verification and validation procedures, test data, and results.
• Collaborate with global engineering, QA, and release teams; review design and release documentation and provide feedback.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and competencies; listed separately from education.

• Experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong Python scripting skills and interest in building automation tools and test frameworks.
• Very good knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and defect-tracking systems such as Jira.
• Knowledge of Bash and Tcl.
• Knowledge of IC manufacturing processes and IC layout design.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with Product Owners and R&D.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous-learning mindset.
• Interest in agentic flow scripting and applying scripted workflows to streamline QA activities (preferred).
• Familiarity with software quality assurance processes and testing concepts (asset).

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Siemens

Headquarters: Munich, Germany

Siemens EDA is a leading global provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products and systems. Their innovative solutions enable companies to enhance the development of electronic products efficiently and effectively, keeping pace with the complex demands of technology and physics. Siemens is committed to delivering advanced workflow solutions that integrate both EDA and MCAD tools for multi-domain design and manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.