Software Engineer in Test (Python)

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at .

About the Role
Silicon Labs is looking for a Software Engineer in Test to play key role in planning, developing, debugging and automating test scripts. The primary objective is to enhance the overall quality of the SiSDK and Firmware product. Most of our customers are focused on building Internet of Things (IoT) products, ranging from smart homes to smart cities and smart metering.

As a member of the Budapest QA team, you will be tasked with ensuring comprehensive test coverage for Bluetooth Low Energy radio protocol features. You will be responsible for validating our embedded products using a Python-based automated test framework. You will frequently interact with the Software Development Team based in Budapest, Espoo (Finland), and other Software Quality Assurance (SQA) groups globally.

In this role, you will get to work with cutting-edge Silicon Labs Wireless products while ensuring that our products meet the requirement of the Bluetooth standards. Our Budapest SQA Team is responsible for validating our embedded products.

Technologies We Use

Python, Pytest, Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Git, Cloud Based Computing, SQL Database, Windows, Linux.

What You Will Do

• Perform functional and non-functional automated tests for Silicon Labs’ embedded wireless products.

• Design and implement pytest-based tests for our embedded wireless solutions.

• Automate and regularly monitor test execution as part of continuous integration.

• Utilize generative AI tools, such as Cursor, to enhance coding efficiency and leverage other benefits.

• Working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to communicate test results, testing progress and defects.

• Collaborate with application engineers to identify use cases that require automated test coverage.

• Identifying, reporting and investigating defects or issues discovered during testing.

• Maintain, manage, and improve automated test scripts.

Skills Needed

• Minimum 2 years of work experience as SW Developer in Test or SW QA Engineer.

• Strong Python programming skills.

• Hands-on experience with automation.

• Communicate well and work well in a cross-functional teams.

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.

• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

We consider the following experience a plus

• Experience with, or curiosity about, IoT wireless solutions and communication protocols.

• Experience with, or curiosity about, embedded systems and embedded C/C++ development.

• ISTQB certificate.

Education

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.

Budapest Perks & Benefits

You would be working from our office in Budapest, in Graphisoft Park, next to the riverbank of the Danube.

We also offer:

• Annual Budapest travel card or parking in the office garage

• Great cafeteria system

• Opportunity to join Employment Stock Purchase Plan

• Private health care access

• Life and accident insurance for every employee

• Contribution to a voluntary private pension fund

• AYCM card option

• Paid days for philanthropy

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between Ft9,090,200 - Ft16,881,800. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.