Senior Software Quality Engineer

Gems Setra is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join our software engineering team and help ensure the reliability, performance, and robustness of our embedded devices. These products operate in critical environments such as data centers, industrial facilities, and building automation systems, where correctness, stability, and diagnosability are essential.In this role, you will work closely with software, hardware, and product teams to define and execute verification strategies across embedded Linux platforms, environmental and power monitoring firmware, and supporting applications. You will play a key role in reducing field issues, improving test automation, and raising the overall quality bar across the product lifecycle.Essential FunctionsPromote and evolve the software verification and validation (V&V) strategy for embedded products, including power meters, environmental monitors and controls, and edge gateways.Design, implement, and maintain manual and automated test coverage for embedded Linux software, firmware, and device‑level features.Develop and execute system‑level, integration, regression, and stress tests, including scenarios that mirror real‑world customer deployments (e.g., fully‑loaded devices, long‑duration uptime, and fault conditions).Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to review requirements, designs, and risks, ensuring testability and quality are built in early.Investigate field and manufacturing issues by reproducing failures, analyzing logs and network traffic, and performing root‑cause analysis.Contribute to test automation frameworks and CI pipelines to improve repeatability, coverage, and release confidence.Validate industrial and building‑automation communications protocols, as well as TCP/IP networks, and device‑to‑cloud interactions (MQTT).Define quality metrics and provide clear, data‑driven assessments of release readiness.Education & Experience RequiredBachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field and 5-10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated experience in software quality, test engineering, or verification roles, with a strong focus on embedded or systems‑level testing; typically, 6 years.Hands‑on experience testing embedded Linux systems and/or firmware‑driven devices.Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP) and experience validating device communications over wired and wireless networks.Experience testing industrial or building‑automation protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, or similar).Proficiency with test automation and scripting, such as Python, shell scripting, or similar languages.Experience working with hardware‑integrated software systems, including interaction with sensors, meters, or I/O.Experience testing industrial / device UI’s, particularly with SquishFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and tracking tools like Jira and Zephyr.Ability to analyze logs, packet captures, and system behavior to isolate complex, cross‑disciplinary issues.Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally with software, hardware, product, and manufacturing teams.Desired SkillsExperience testing power meters and environmental controls.Exposure to long‑running reliability testing, soak testing, and performance characterization.Experience validating systems that must meet accuracy, stability, or compliance expectations.Familiarity with embedded build systems, release workflows, or cross‑compiled environments.Background working with products deployed at scale in customer or industrial environments.#LI-JW2Ralliant Corporation OverviewRalliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.About Gems SetraGems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra's vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements. At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Ralliant, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 113850.00-211090.00 Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra's vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements. At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Ralliant, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 113850.00-211090.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Fortive Corporation