Software Test Engineer As a Software Test Engineer at Naim Audio, you will be responsible for testing embedded product software and target device applications for audio products.
Key Responsibilities: Develop software test plans to ensure compliance with product specifications and resolve inconsistencies without supervision.
Collaborate with the Software Development team to identify and fix issues.
Run and record tests to prove compliance of software to specification.
Interface with software developers and other teams to resolve issues and improve quality.
Work on the development of cutting-edge features and platforms, as well as regression work with existing products.
Support the production team with their requirements and with software releases as necessary.
Plan software development and regression test times and feed back to manager.
Ensure compliance requirements are met, including working with third-party test houses and compliance hardware/software engineers.
Assist the technical support and sales teams with software queries and training on current and new audio products in the streaming range.
We take our employees' health, safety, and welfare seriously and ensure that processes and systems are designed to underwrite this commitment.
Requirements: Degree qualified in an audio or engineering discipline (preferred).
ISTQB certification is a plus but not essential.
Well-organized and able to work to tight deadlines - good time management.
Flexible and proactive approach to the role - positive attitude essential.
Ability to work independently and quickly pick up new things.
Excellent communication skills.
Great team player.
Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify root causes and resolve performance blockages.
PC literate and numerate - Microsoft and Windows applications.
Knowledge of Linux operating systems.
Minimum 2 years software test experience.
Ability to identify issues, accurately log and record defect records in a tracking system, and progress through to closure.
Experience with networking and serial debugging.
Fault finding using logic analyser, oscilloscope, and multi-meter is beneficial but not essential.
Python scripting experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Recent employment in product/software development in the audio industry would be an advantage.
Benefits: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with length of service.
Free canteen.
Free parking available on-site.
Enhanced employer pension contribution (4% of gross salary).
Death in Service insurance.
Employee discount on Naim products.
Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and discounted memberships at select local gyms.
Other standard benefits (training and development opportunities as appropriate to role).
About Naim Audio: Naim founder Julian Vereker MBE was a racing car driver, entrepreneur, and self-taught engineer with a deep passion for music.
He designed his own amplifiers and loudspeakers, focusing on aspects of performance that made music come alive.
Hiring Process: Stage 1: Applied.
Stage 2: Review.
Stage 3: Preliminary screening.
Stage 4: Initial interview with hiring manager.
Stage 5: On-site interview.
Stage 6: Hired.