Linux Test Automation Developer
Posted 20 days ago · 156 applicants
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The role in plain words
This role involves the end-to-end validation of Embedded Linux systems and BMC firmware. The daily responsibilities include designing automated testing environments, performing system performance and stress analysis, and debugging kernel and user-space issues.
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ with at least 5 years of hands-on experience
- Solid experience with Linux user-space applications
- Practical experience testing Linux kernel-level components (drivers, kernel modules, boot process)
- Experience working with embedded systems, boards, chips, and low-level hardware interfaces
- Familiarity with BMC architectures and standards (e.g., OpenBMC, IPMI, Redfish)
- Experience with the Yocto build environment
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG
- Strong debugging skills using tools such as gdb, strace, ftrace, perf, and kernel logs
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Who this suits
This role suits experienced developers with a B.Sc. in a relevant engineering or computer science field and at least 5 years of hands-on C/C++ experience, particularly with Linux kernel-level components and embedded systems. It is less ideal for those without experience in low-level hardware interfaces or automated validation environments.
Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceNuvoton Israel is a pioneer in the semiconductor industry and a major provider of security, control, and management solutions for the world’s leading Tier-1 vendors in the cloud and computing sectors.
Our innovative microcontroller chip solutions are essential components in enterprise PCs, servers, and storage systems globally.
We are looking for an experienced Linux Test Automation Developer to play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our next-generation silicon products.
In this position, you will be responsible for the end-to-end validation of Embedded Linux systems and BMC firmware, working at the intersection of hardware and software.
You will design automated testing environments and perform deep-dive analysis into kernel-level performance and stability.
Responsibilities:
- Environment Design: Develop, maintain, and execute QA environments specifically for testing Embedded Linux kernel and BMC firmware.
- Automation & Validation: Design and implement automated validation tests for kernel, drivers, and user-space components.
- Analysis: Perform comprehensive system performance, stability, and stress analysis on embedded platforms.
- Debugging: Analyze failures, debug kernel and user-space issues, and provide detailed root cause analysis.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development, firmware, hardware, and system teams to ensure high product quality throughout the lifecycle.
- Documentation: Document test plans, test cases, and validation results clearly and accurately.
Requirements:
- Education: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Core Skills: Strong proficiency in C/C++ with at least 5 years of hands-on experience.
- Linux Expertise: Solid experience with Linux user-space applications; experience with server-side applications is an advantage.
- Kernel Testing: Practical experience testing Linux kernel-level components (drivers, kernel modules, boot process).
- Embedded Systems: Experience working with embedded systems, boards, chips, and low-level hardware interfaces.
- Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Advantages:
- Familiarity with BMC architectures and standards (e.g., OpenBMC, IPMI, Redfish).
- Experience with the Yocto build environment.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG.
- Strong debugging skills using tools such as gdb, strace, ftrace, perf, and kernel logs.
Questions about this role
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- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, Strong proficiency in C/C++ with at least 5 years of hands-on experience, Solid experience with Linux user-space applications, Practical experience testing Linux kernel-level components (drivers, kernel modules, boot process), Experience working with embedded systems, boards, chips, and low-level hardware interfaces