Software Development Engineer in Test

Whisker•Auburn Hills, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today. We work onsite 4+ days a week, with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

Requirements

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
5+ years experience in software and hardware functional QA and testing roles, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and technical expertise
Experience conducting end-to-end testing of an entire IoT ecosystem including devices, gateways, and cloud services
Experience with testing the integration of IoT devices with various platforms, mobile apps, and cloud services
Experience evaluating the performance of IoT devices under different loads and scenarios
Proficiency in automated testing tools and scripting languages for efficient and repetitive testing tasks
Proven track record of building and managing automated test environments, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Extensive hands-on experience with both advanced white box and black box testing techniques, including advanced
Experience with Git, Bitbucket, and JIRA
Knowledge of programming languages (i.e. C, Java, C#, python, typescript)
Knowledge of digital and analog electronics
Knowledge utilizing standard lab equipment (DMM, oscilloscopes)
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Identifies, communicates, and escalates issues
Analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues

Nice To Haves

Not required to have pets but highly recommended!

Responsibilities

Plans and prioritizes advanced testing activities, incorporating strategic considerations and liaising with development teams and stakeholders
Works closely with software developers to understand product specifications and requirements
Develops comprehensive test procedures and documentation for various products, with an emphasis on leveraging advanced techniques and industry best practices
Designs and implements automated test setups and frameworks, optimizing for scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Executes rigorous testing on software, firmware and hardware updates, employing advanced white box and black box testing methodologies
Conducts thorough functional testing of releases to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability and conducts thorough troubleshooting to identify and address weaknesses and problem areas in software and firmware systems
Performs regression testing to ensure that previously identified issues have been addressed
Prepares detailed test reports, providing comprehensive analysis and actionable
Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, serving as a subject matter expert and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in testing processes
Provides expert support, maintenance, and enhancement of all testing-related activities throughout iterative development and system testing phases
Develops and maintains advanced test and programming fixtures, as well as associated software, to support complex factory operations and production testing
Will perform additional responsibilities when required