Sr Staff Software QA Engineer

Job Title

Sr Staff Software QA Engineer

Role Summary

Design, lead and execute manual and automated testing of customer-facing software that integrates with hardware and firmware. Work with cross-functional teams and customers to validate digital controller solutions, drive automation and validation framework improvements, and resolve complex HW/SW issues through root-cause analysis.

Experience Level

Senior — 12+ years of Software QA experience, including at least 8 years testing software integrated with hardware/firmware.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include test planning, execution, automation, reporting, and cross-team defect resolution.

• Generate test requirements and define test methodologies with global teams.
• Develop a robust understanding of product software, related hardware, and firmware requirements.
• Design and execute automated and manual test plans for software, hardware, firmware, and IC solutions.
• Debug software and hardware issues with an emphasis on IC functionality and root-cause analysis.
• Analyze test results, report defects, and support issue resolution with development and customer teams.
• Drive test automation, validation framework improvements, and QA best practices.
• Mentor team members and contribute to testing strategy, planning, and process improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities while balancing quality, timelines, and feature delivery.
• Proactively identify risks and recommend product and process improvements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 12+ years of Software QA experience; 8+ years testing software integrated with hardware/firmware.
• Hands-on automated and manual testing experience; develop and execute test cases in Python or other object-oriented languages.
• GUI test automation experience with Python and tools such as Qt Squish, SmartBear Test Complete, or similar.
• Strong debugging skills across software, firmware, and hardware; capable of detailed root-cause analysis distinguishing software vs hardware/firmware failures.
• Experience with electronics, microcontroller programming, and bus communications.
• Familiarity with lab test equipment, measurement tools, JIRA, version control systems, and QA best practices.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor QA teams, improve test coverage, and drive quality initiatives.

Nice-to-have:

• Background in power systems, semiconductors, IC or power engineering.
• Experience in lab management, validation frameworks, or customer-facing technical support.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar technical field.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.