Embedded SoftwareTest Engineer

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About the job you're considering

At Capgemini Engineering, we're building the next generation of connected and intelligent products that power industries ranging from medical devices and industrial automation to networking and consumer electronics. As an Embedded Software Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in validating the firmware and embedded systems that bring these products to life, ensuring reliability, performance, and quality from development through release. You will work closely with software developers, hardware engineers, and system architects to identify defects early, improve product quality, and help deliver innovative products to market. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact while working in a collaborative and inclusive engineering environment.

Location

This role is onsite in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Your role

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain test cases and test procedures for embedded software and firmware applications.
• Build, automate, and execute functional, regression, integration, and system-level tests on target hardware platforms.
• Validate firmware functionality, performance, stability, and interoperability across hardware and software components.
• Reproduce, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution while working closely with development teams.
• Configure and maintain test environments, including hardware test rigs, development boards, simulators, emulators, and debug tools.
• Collaborate with embedded software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to test planning, test strategy development, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement of test coverage and quality processes.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience testing embedded software, firmware, or embedded systems products throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for embedded devices at the unit, integration, and system levels.
• Experience with embedded hardware platforms, development boards, laboratory test equipment, and debug tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Proficiency with test automation and scripting using languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar technologies
• Understanding of embedded communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, USB, or Bluetooth, along with experience troubleshooting hardware-software interactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile development environments and using defect-tracking tools.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$68,911 to 161,544.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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