Software QA Engineer

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. We're seeking a Software QA Engineer to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. In this role, you'll be at the heart of ensuring the quality and reliability of industry-leading Electronic Design Automation software used by innovative companies worldwide. You'll advocate for quality throughout the entire product lifecycle, from requirements reviews and code coverage analysis to customer validation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Advocate for quality processes and procedures throughout the entire product lifecycle, including inspections, requirements reviews, code coverage analysis, and continuous quality improvement; Define product quality expectations, create test plans to measure those expectations, and ensure their successful execution; Ensure schedule predictability and track progress against project goals and objectives; Understand the required quality levels at different phases of the product lifecycle and ensure the product performs as intended in the customer's environment; Collaborate with customers, Marketing, and Customer Support to understand customer needs and requirements; Document verification and validation activities to ensure the reproducibility of results; Assess the product's technical capabilities, including usability, functionality, reliability, and serviceability; Test the product to identify defects, limitations, and boundary conditions; Collaborate and coordinate with global Engineering and QA teams as needed; Review functional and design specifications, as well as other project documentation, and provide feedback on internal and external product and release documentation; Coordinate with Software Development and Release teams to ensure high-quality software releases

Requirements

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Basic experience in software testing and test automation; Good knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems, Git, Bash, Python, Tcl, and defect tracking systems; Understanding of the IC manufacturing process and IC layout design; Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with Product Owners and R&D teams to understand software features and customer use cases; Self-motivated, with a strong commitment to continuous learning

Nice to have

Experience with GUI testing; Knowledge of software quality assurance processes and software testing concepts

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits; Eligibility for incentive compensation