Software Test Engineer / Validation Engineer

TL;DR

Software Test Engineer / Validation Engineer: Define and execute validation for a reference software platform with an accent on test design, automation, and edge-case scenarios. Focus on developing test plans, automated tests for functional/integration/regression, fault injection, and ensuring system correctness against specifications.

Compensation: $140,000 to $180,000 plus company bonus and benefits plan.

Company

Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in ASIC and FPGA design, verification, and embedded software development services to augment clients’ teams.

What you will do

• Develop test plans, cases, and validation procedures from requirements and architecture
• Build and maintain automated tests for functional, integration, regression, and negative scenarios
• Execute tests, including fault-injection and edge cases
• Validate system behavior against specifications and reference models
• Document defects and collaborate with developers on resolution
• Contribute to test execution, reporting, and integration workflows

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in software validation or test engineering for complex systems
• Strong test design and defect analysis skills
• Ability to identify gaps, ambiguities in requirements/specifications
• Derive test strategies from requirements, architecture, interfaces
• Experience with regression testing and result analysis
• Reason about system behavior beyond predefined tests
• Strong collaboration with developers in debugging

Nice to have

• Protocol, systems, or conformance testing
• Validating systems in Linux environments
• Fault injection, structured or model-based testing
• Modern C++ concepts and toolchains
• Scripting or test automation experience
• UML or requirements traceability

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging technical work with leading technology companies
• Environment fostering appreciation, trust, and engagement
• Focus on work-life balance with flexibility for personal life
• Company bonus and comprehensive benefits plan