Lead Engineer, Software Test Automation

KLA is seeking a Lead Engineer, Software Test Automation to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana. This role is perfect for a self-starter and fast learner who can seamlessly blend manual and automated testing, technically lead key project features, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across geographical zones to ensure high-quality software and hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead software testing activities using a mix of both manual and automated testing processes.
Technically lead and own a project's key features testing and collaborate with other team members to plan and complete regression.
Apply different test plan methods and strategies to come up with optimized test plans and techniques to support dynamic project schedules.
Train and mentor team members.
Participate in end-to-end product development lifecycle activities, collaborating with teams across different geographical zones to test software/hardware solutions.
Work with team leads and groups across multiple engineering disciplines including systems/hardware, marketing, algorithms, customer applications engineers, and manufacturing on all aspects of software projects, including requirement definition, testing, deployment support (remote/onsite), and reproducing defects from the field.
Participate in all stages of software development, including deployment/troubleshooting at customer sites. Represent the Software Quality Engineering (SQE) team in product lifecycle and key program meetings.
Understand and apply Test Engineering best practices to create high-quality products.
Qualify new and existing products and features (functional/requirements-based, regression, performance, reliability). This includes designing and qualifying, publishing results and recommendations in the form of training material and best-known methods.
Automate test cases and integrate them into the CI pipeline for automatic execution.

Skills

Hands-on experience in different automation framework types developed in various technologies.
Ability to understand and develop test cases for products that use Deep Learning or machine learning Algorithms.
Proficiency in developing test scripts using C#/.NET for Windows desktop/application.
Skilled in developing test cases using solid test engineering principles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to navigate organizational complexities and interact with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot defects from the field and address dynamic requirements.

Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree; or Master's Level Degree; or Bachelor's Level Degree.

Lead Engineer, Software Test automation