Lead R&D Software Engineer
nVent Electric plc6 months ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, modular, optimized test automation architectures for embedded systems.
- Define automation standards, reusable test components, framework guidelines, and technical strategy.
- Lead the design and development of automated test suites across integration, system, regression, and environmental testing.
- Define and monitor quality KPIs including defect detection efficiency, automation execution coverage, protocol timing and throughput, and framework reliability.
- Optimize test execution time, reliability, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
- Lead complex test strategy decisions and technically challenging automation workflows.
- Drive the team toward an accelerated automation roadmap with measurable milestones.
- Mentor team members and support team development.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of experience in embedded software testing, including hands-on automation.
- Advanced Python scripting and test framework development experience.
- Strong expertise with Robot Framework and Selenium for web UI automation.
- Deep understanding of BSP, bootloaders, kernel-level behavior, and low-level firmware and driver interactions.
- Knowledge of embedded protocols including Modbus, CAN, and RS485.
- Experience with hardware tools and debugging instruments.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to drive technical strategy and automation engineering vision.
- Strong mentoring, communication, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field is preferred.
- ISTQB certification is optional but beneficial.
- Working knowledge of C or C++ for firmware comprehension is preferred.
Benefits
- Dynamic global reach and diverse operations offering career opportunities and opportunities to make an impact.
- Support for employee philanthropic activities through the nVent in Action matching program.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that encourages employee authenticity.
- Comprehensive employee benefits are referenced, but specific benefit details are not provided.
About nVent Electric plc
nVent Electric plc designs and manufactures electrical connection and protection products for industrial, commercial, energy, and infrastructure customers. Its portfolio includes enclosures (HOFFMAN), electrical fastening and grounding (CADDY, ERICO), heat-tracing systems (RAYCHEM), and electronics protection (SCHROFF), sold through distributors and direct channels. A public company on the NYSE (NVT), nVent was spun off from Pentair in 2018 and maintains a principal office in London with U.S. management in the Minneapolis area.