Software Verification Specialist (QA)

We are looking for talented junior and senior software testers to join our technical team at the Saskatoon research & development site of Siemens EDA. We develop ground-breaking chip design software used by some of the world's largest technology companies, recently highlighted here.

At Siemens EDA, we develop custom software (Solido Design Solutions, Analog FastSPICE Platform) to solve problems in circuit verification, design automation, and other specialized fields within the semiconductor industry. Solutions are found through machine learning, statistical analysis, and advanced (and patented!) techniques. You will be working at the cutting-edge of software development with industry-leading customers at one of the largest companies in the world. This position will be located at our brand-new and state-of-the-art offices at Innovation Place in Saskatoon, SK.

Responsibilities:

• Perform manual testing using software testing methodologies to verify the correctness of features, bug fixes and release candidates.
• Work with an outstanding technical team, here in Saskatoon and around the world, to ensure our leading electronic design automation products evolve to meet the changing expectations of our customers.
• Collaborate and iterate directly with our developers ensuring that implementations of features or bug fixes maintain a reliable and high-quality product.
  
  

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively test new features and bug fixes within a complex application (desktop and command line interface).
• Demonstrated expertise in some or all the following: Linux, shell scripting, source control (Git), debugging, testing methodologies, UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong advocate for the quality of products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated through written test plans, bug reproduction steps, Jira issue comments, and communicating with team members.
• A team player; an ability to provide and be receptive of constructive feedback (through code reviews, design iteration, and the verification process); mentor and teach others on the team.
• Customer-focused; can prioritize tasks based on customer experience and ROI.
• Willingness to learn and interested in new challenges.
• Must be available to work from our Saskatoon facility.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Jenkins administration, Squish or other GUI automation frameworks, Python programming, statistics (Monte Carlo analysis), source code inspection (Python, C/C++), static code analysis (Coverity), EDA CAD tools, electrical engineering practices, and release management.
  
  

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuating diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

Compensation is based on experience and market values. You will be asked what your expectations are. There are multiple perks beyond the basic health insurance package, including RRSP matching, share purchase matching, company paid diversity days, and an extensive employee assistance program.

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.

Why us?

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

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Compensation is based on experience and market values. You will be asked what your expectations are. There are multiple perks beyond the basic health insurance package, including RRSP matching, share purchase matching, company paid diversity days, and an extensive employee assistance program.

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