What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prototype Software Test Engineer II position at Sigma Design?
Software Test Engineer II
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
The Software Test Engineer II is responsible for owning and maintaining test software to support prototype validation and manufacturing activities. This role develops automated test solutions, executes system bring-up, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure product quality and data integrity.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
- The hiring range for this role is typically between $111,000 and $122,000, with the full range extending to $132,000, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
- This position will be In-Office
The Software Test Engineer II is responsible for owning and maintaining test software to support prototype validation and manufacturing activities. This role develops automated test solutions, executes system bring-up, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure product quality and data integrity.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Own and maintain Python-based test software, including development, deployment, and support
- Develop and implement program-level test plans in collaboration with Engineering
- Design and deploy automated test solutions for manufacturing and field environments
- Execute end-of-line testing and prototype bring-up, including fault isolation and repair support
- Maintain and update test coverage as product requirements evolve
- Document test procedures and train technicians on execution
- Provision, configure, and validate hardware for testing and system bring-up
- Support prototype fleet networking and resolve connectivity issues
- Oversee test data collection, validate integrity, and support root cause analysis
- Maintain lab systems, including PCs, engineering units, and custom hardware setups
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience preferred
- Strong proficiency in Python or similar object-oriented language
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices
- Experience working across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
- Experience using version control systems such as Git or SVN
- Ability to write clear, maintainable, well-documented code
- Experience debugging across software and hardware systems
- Familiarity with cross-functional API development
- Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic lab environment
- Experience with prototype test environments, networking basics, or hardware debugging is beneficial
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
- Pass a post-offer background verification
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
Salary : $111,000 - $122,000