STAFF SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Systems Engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience with SQA testing of complex embedded system products.
• 5+ years of experience with test automation platforms (LabVIEW preferred)
• 3+ years of experience with software/firmware development using C, C++, C#, test scripts using Python & lab view graphical language etc.
• 3+ years of people management, which include coaching & mentoring.
• 3+ years of experience collaborating with offshore teams.
• 2+ years of experience managing software process improvement for a 30+ software SQA group.
• 3+ years of related experience with the electric-power, medical or other mission-critical industry
• 2 years of experience with cybersecurity testing.
• Well versed with CI/CD tools, version control systems, bug tracking system (Jira is preferred), and able to design continuous verification and test infrastructure that scales to the code volume of an AI-assisted pipeline rather than a nightly batch build.
• Working knowledge of LLM-based development tooling and hands-on experience building or running evaluation harnesses to validate AI-generated code and tests

• Master’s degree in electrical, Computer, Software, or Systems Engineering or technically related field
• Demonstrated proficiency is a systems-based approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work with various internal and external technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to details
• Experience with the electric-power industry
• Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and plant automation.
• Strong organization and documentation abilities
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative.
• Thrives working in a fast-paced environment among a multi-disciplinary team.

• This role is located at the Smart Wires HQ in Durham, NC. Candidates are expected to work from the office for at least 24 core hours per week unless agreed up with the Manager. Core hours are defined as 9a to 3p ET.

• This position is expected to travel up to 10% of the year, both domestically and internationally. Must be willing and able to travel to India and Pakistan

At Smart Wires, we strive to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on our employees’ total wellbeing, and our benefit offerings reflect that commitment to our people.

We offer:

• Flexible PTO
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• Competitive total compensation packages that includes salary, bonus and equity.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

We are passionate about creating a culture that empowers our team to create positive change for everyone and achieve their full potential, based on our core values:

Making an impact - We are passionate and ambitious about a better future for everyone.

We are laser-focused on creating a meaningful, positive impact with real change for our customers, our industry, electricity consumers, and the planet.

Collaboration to drive success - We collaborate with each other, and our stakeholders, because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork.

We have humility because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork.

We have humility which allows us to listen, learn and improve.

We value diverse perspectives and seek high impact results.

Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and behaviors, and for the outcomes we deliver.

Acting with integrity and authenticity – and maintaining clear, open communication – ensures we are always improving, and delivering safe, high-quality solutions.

We do what we say we will do.

Tenacious courage - We are clear on our path.

We have always pioneered new ideas that challenge the status quo, even when it’s not popular.

We have tenacity, grit and determination.

We push the boundaries of what’s thought to be possible – so we can leave the world a better place than we found it.

Smart Wires is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Smart Wires complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and we especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of any skin color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.