Software Verification Engineer

Position: Verification Engineer

Location: Danbury, Connecticut (Onsite)

Employment: Contract

Mandatory skills: Red fish, verification, Python, ROBOT Framework

OBJECTIVES

Client is seeking a Verification Engineer – Software to lead the design, development, and implementation of an automated test solution for validating Redfish APIs against functional requirements and for verifying conformance with the DMTF Redfish standard.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep experience in software test architecture, automation frameworks, and embedded systems. The engineer will serve as the primary technical authority for Redfish API verification and automated software testing within the Americas verification organization, working closely with global stakeholders, specifically engineering teams in Switzerland.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect, design, and implement a scalable automated test framework to verify Redfish APIs against product requirements and DMTF Redfish specifications.
• Define test strategies, coverage models, and validation approaches for Redfish-enabled embedded devices.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Python and Robot Framework.
• Validate Redfish schema compliance, endpoint behavior, error handling, and backward compatibility.
• Integrate automated Redfish testing with physical device behavior, including sensors, actuators, and firmware state.
• Collaborate with firmware, controls, and systems engineers to ensure accurate interpretation of requirements.
• Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for software-based verification and Redfish testing in the Americas lab.
• Analyze automated and manual test results to distinguish product defects from product test or test environment issues.
• Produce clear, defensible test documentation, reports, and traceability of artifacts.
• Support continuous improvement of test infrastructure, tooling, and workflows.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations effectively to global stakeholders.

INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION

Internal: Development, Verification, Research

External: Development partners, verification centers, and service partners

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• 10 years of experience in software verification, automated test development, or embedded systems testing.
• Direct experience testing Redfish APIs or other standardized management interfaces.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.
• Background in HVAC, industrial controls, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers or setting technical direction for test organizations.

Leadership & Management

• Technical leadership without formal line authority; recognized go to person for specific projects.
• Ability to work independently in environments with limited local subject-matter expertise.

Personal Attributes

• Strong willingness to learn
• Structured and detail-oriented working style
• Team-oriented, proactive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills; structured, proactive and results‑oriented; effective at coaching less‑experienced engineers.

Tools and Systems

• Programming & Automation: Python, Robot Framework, custom automation tools
• Interfaces & Protocols: Redfish, REST APIs, BACnet, Modbus
• Data & Analysis: Internal analytical tools, data acquisition systems
• Project & Documentation Tools: JIRA, Confluence, code beamer, MS Office 365

Language

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• German is an advantage