Audio Software Developer in Test

Role: Audio Software Developer in Test

Location: Seattle, WA/Redmond, WA

Interview: Phone/Skype

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Our client is seeking qualified candidates for Audio Software Engineering who will be responsible for the verification and qualification of Surface software, firmware, and related hardware. You will be responsible for running test cases, reporting results, opening bugs and report status weekly. You will develop comprehensive software and firmware verification strategies and plans that bridge high-level use cases to product architecture/design. You will develop Scenario Focused solutions to effectively and systematically reveal or screen out code and system defects. You will provide critical analysis of test data to drive the right solutions, design changes, and trade-offs in the context of business priorities. You will lead test strategy discussions, test methodologies, plans, and test execution procedures. You will write and review test automation.

The engineer will work in a fast-paced environment, learn new technologies, make progress quickly and identify and fill gaps. Candidates must enjoy working collaboratively with development, program management, hardware engineers, software/firmware engineers and partner teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with a passion for integrated experiences to thrive in a small team environment. This person will ensure we are delivering the complete end-to-end hardware and software experiences that delight our customers.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience designing and testing computer firmware and software at component and system levels.

• Experience with driver development, testing and debugging.

• Ability to write test documentation including test plans, procedures, and reports.

• Strong communication skills required, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms.

• Must be able to plan work, and work to a plan adapting as necessary in a rapidly evolving environment.

• The ability to comprehend and assimilate technical concepts across multiple disciplines.

• Collaborative, enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Coding skills – Python, C#, C++

• Experience with Audio codecs and audio drivers

• Experience with Windows audio architecture

• Experience with one or more of the following, kernel debugging, device drivers, USB, DP, HDMI, i2s, HDA or i2c, Soundwire, BT.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.