Software QA Automation Engineer (part-time)

We are looking for a Software QA Automation Engineer to support automated testing of desktop EDA software. You will work on Go Configure™ Software Hub, a suite of desktop applications used to configure, simulate, program, and test custom chips. The product runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS and includes both GUI-based workflows and hardware-related functionality. In this role, you will write and maintain automated tests in Python using pytest and our internal automation framework. You will work closely with developers and QA engineers to investigate issues, validate fixes, improve regression coverage, and support stable product releases. This role is a good fit for an engineer who enjoys working with technically complex software and wants to contribute not only to test implementation, but also to improving test stability, maintainability, and the overall automation approach.

Responsibilities

Review software requirements and identify areas to be covered by automated tests.; Write, maintain, and update automated tests in Python.; Run automated regression tests and analyze the results.; Investigate failed test runs and report defects.; Verify bug fixes and support release validation.; Maintain test cases, test reports, and related documentation.; Contribute to improvements in test stability, maintainability, and automation coverage.; Improve the existing internal automation framework.; Test product functionality on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Requirements

2+ years of experience with Python.; Experience with pytest or another Python-based test framework.; Good understanding of software testing basics, including test design, regression testing, defect reporting, and test documentation.; Experience with Git or another version control system.; Ability to analyze issues carefully and communicate findings clearly.; Intermediate English or higher for internal communication and documentation.; Good attention to the details.; Ability to learn new tools and adapt to a technical product domain.

Nice to have

Experience with desktop application testing.; Experience with GUI test automation.; Experience testing software on Windows, Linux, or macOS.; Experience with CI tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.; Experience with test management tools such as TestRail or TestLink.; Experience with Jira, Redmine, or similar tools.; Familiarity with Qt applications.; Familiarity with electronics, embedded systems, FPGA, semiconductor tools, or EDA software.; Experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Appium, Squish, pywinauto, WinAppDriver, or Selenium.