Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Testing and Qualification

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Embedded Systems

Are you passionate about designing and scaling automated test frameworks for embedded systems that bridge hardware and software?

Do you thrive in debugging complex hardware-software issues and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable, high‑quality product delivery?

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry‑leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing.

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 5 to 8 years of professional experience in embedded systems and software validation. In this role, you will take ownership of our automated test strategy, designing and scaling advanced test frameworks that bridge hardware and software. You will act as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with firmware developers, electrical engineers, and product managers to ensure the reliability of our products.

• Architect Test Frameworks: Designing, architecting, and scaling automated test frameworks from scratch for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) environments and system integration.
• Develop Automation Code: Writing robust, production‑grade automation scripts and test suites using Python or modern C#.
• Lead Hardware/Software Debugging: Isolating, diagnosing, and root‑causing complex low‑level hardware defects, race conditions, and timing anomalies using lab equipment.
• Optimize CI/CD Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimizing continuous integration pipelines (e.g., Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Git Lab CI) to orchestrate daily regression testing on hardware.
• Drive Testability: Participating in software code reviews and architectural discussions to advocate for testability, test hooks, and design‑for‑test (DFT) principles.
• Mentor Team Members: Providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers on the team.

• Experience: Have 5 to 8 years of dedicated experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer specifically within embedded systems, IoT, automotive (e.g., AUTOSAR), medical device, or aerospace industries.
• Programming Mastery: Have strong proficiency in Python (advanced framework development using pytest or unittest) and C#.
• Embedded Architectures: Have deep understanding of Real‑Time Operating Systems and Embedded Linux environments along with cross‑development tool chains.
• Computer Vision: Experience testing and employing CV technologies is desirable, particularly GPU & NPU platforms with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorRT, SYCL, OpenCL, or Open Vino.
• Low‑Level Protocols: Hands‑on experience testing and troubleshooting communication buses including BLE/Wi‑Fi.
• Lab Equipment Literacy: Proficiency in automating and interacting with laboratory instruments like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.

• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) design or custom hardware test fixture development.
• Knowledge of safety‑critical development standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 62304, DO‑178C).
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker for standardized test environments.
• Leverage AI/ML tools to accelerate test development, including automated test generation.

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Education assistance.
• Generous parental leave.
• Mental health resources.
• Dependent care support.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $ and $. Candidates for this role (office‑based / hybrid / remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.