Software QA Manager - Multi Protocol

We are Silicon Labs. We are the leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world.

The Role

Silicon Labs is building a world class Software Centre of Excellence in the best office space in Hyderabad. We are looking for an experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager to build and manage a Multi-Protocol team. Our Hyderabad SQA team is focused on improving the overall quality of software used in Silicon Labs Wi-Fi /BT/BLE/15.4 combo chips targeting Internet of Things(IoT), Wearables & Industrial Automation applications. This position is based out of Silicon Labs, Hyderabad.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for all management duties like resource loading, recruiting and retaining highly skilled SQA team

Ensure every member is delivering critically to the success of Silicon Lab's IoT Product offering

Endure project deliveries are as per commitment

Build can-do attitude in the team

Track the timely automation progress of new features while making sure the legacy backlog is cleared

Regularly present the progress of the projects to local and global leadership

The ideal candidate has experience in building and managing SQA teams

In addition, they should have experience working with embedded SW and Firmware used to control MCU peripherals. You will frequently interact with a co-located SW Development Team as well as with regional Program Managers and Applications Engineers. In addition, the ideal candidate shall be proficient in C, Java, and Python.

We are looking for creative, flexible, pragmatic, and skilled individuals with superb communications skills and a love of problem solving in a fast-paced team environment.

The IoT SQA Team's Responsibilities

The IOT Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Team at Silicon Labs which is spread across several different geographical locations, focuses on improving the overall quality of the Silicon Labs SiSDK Product. The SiSDK products contain all the wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Bluetooth Mesh, Zigbee, OpenThread, Wi-Sun, Z-Wave, and proprietary protocols) and 32 bit micro-controller (MCU) software required to build end products for the Internet of Things (IoT) Market. Silicon Lab's SQA Team works closely with the Software (SW) Development teams to ensure a deep understanding of the product, features and system functionality. Silicon Lab's SQA Team utilize an internal test framework to automate all tests for repeatability and stability along with providing detailed test reports on each build of the product to provide our customers with quality assurance. The SQA team has decades of experience in providing high quality embedded SW products to our customers which include the largest names in the industry.

Technologies we use:

Java, Junit, Python, Jenkins, Docker, Cloud Based Computing, SQL Database, Windows, Linux, Shell, Bash, GIT

Experience required

12+ years of overall experience in wireless field

2+ years of experience in setting up and managing 5-10 members team and delivered the results

Proficient in resource management tools like Jira, Microsoft Project or similar.

Possess a strong sense of responsibility and an ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from four-year college or university preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.