Taaraconnect

Taaraconnect

Systems Software Test Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$210kDetected 167 days ago
PythonGitSQLDockerKubernetesCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsgRPCPandasNumPyData AnalysisEmbedded SystemsTest AutomationTCP/IPWiresharkCommunication

About the role

  • You will bridge the gap between software development and hardware reliability, ensuring that every code commit improves our network's stability in the field.
  • Join us to ensure the reliability of our groundbreaking wireless optical communication and photonics chip technologies as we scale across the world.
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL): Proven experience testing software on physical devices or using simulation environments (e.g., Raspberry Pis, custom PCBs, or networking gear).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain HIL test benches where real-time software meets physical hardware units, simulating complex field conditions.
  • Own the integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring high-quality gates for every build.
  • Born at X, Google's Moonshot Factory, Taara is on a mission to connect billions of people lacking abundant and affordable internet today by pioneering the way we use light to deliver faster, cheaper, more reliable connectivity.
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL): Develop and maintain HIL test benches where real-time software meets physical hardware units, simulating complex field conditions.
  • CI/CD Integration: Own the integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring high-quality gates for every build.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in software testing, QA automation, or system validation.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for test script development and automation.
  • Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI, focusing on automated trigger systems and reporting.
  • Ability to work in the Sunnyvale office at least 3 days per week.
  • Experience with network management protocols like gRPC, and SNMP.
  • Experience with optical sensors, motors, or wireless communication testing.
  • Ability to use SQL or Python (Pandas/NumPy) to analyze large sets of telemetry data from field tests.
  • Test Automation: Strong proficiency in Python for test script development and automation.

Skills

  • Good understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs) and tools (Wireshark, iPerf).
  • Networking Fundamentals: Good understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs) and tools (Wireshark, iPerf).

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

Benefits

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
  • Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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