Wabtec is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (SQA Automation) to join our development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests for our cross-platform desktop and embedded applications built with Qt and C++, ensuring product reliability throughout the entire development lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automated test scripts and test cases using the Qt Test framework and other relevant tools.
- Expand and improve our automated testing framework for Qt/C++ applications, including test fixtures, libraries, and tools to increase test coverage and efficiency.
- Work with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Provide manual testing support and perform root cause analysis.
- Potentially mentor junior engineers/interns and supervise contractors.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and hands-on experience developing and testing applications using the Qt framework (Widgets, QML/Qt Quick).
- Demonstrated experience with automated testing tools and frameworks specific to Qt, such as Qt Test framework, Qt Quick Test, commercial tools like Squish for Qt, or open-source options like QtTesting.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience in scripting for test automation and framework development.
- Experience testing cross-platform applications on multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).
- Proficiency with Git or other version control systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively report bugs and collaborate with team members.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to export-control restrictions.
Technical Stack
- C++
- Qt framework (Widgets, QML/Qt Quick)
- Qt Test framework, Qt Quick Test
- Squish for Qt, QtTesting
- Git
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $95,000-$128,000 plus annual bonus depending on experience.
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role located in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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