QA Test Engineer

Software_QA-JobDescription.docx

Software QA & Test Engineer

Introduction

Edgecortix Inc. is seeking strong software engineers to work as part of our QA & Testteam. If you have a strong desire to build next-generation AI chips and systems, joinus, and let's reshape the future of AI at the edge.

About Edgecortix

At Edgecortix we are a deep-tech startup revolutionizing edge computing withartificial intelligence and novel high-efficiency silicon-on-chip design. Originatingfrom multiple years of research, our unique AI hardware & software co-explorationengine and Dynamic Neural Accelerator TM AI processor IP are geared towardspositively disrupting the rapidly growing artificial intelligence edge hardware spaceand bringing the power of AI and machine learning to all kinds of devices.

The Team

As a team, we are working to define and solve the hardest problems in AI includingcomputer vision, speech, and natural language, geared towards real-time capabilitieson small to medium-form factor devices. We originated out of multiple years ofresearch, as such at our core we value learning, intellectual curiosity, andself-starters. We have the ambitious goal of enabling cloud-level performance withsignificantly better energy efficiency for AI inference at the edge.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• ● Develop, improve, and execute test cases and test automation forqualifying software releases and our AI/ML IP

• ● Troubleshoot, root cause, and report software/hardware/infrastructureissues

• ● Collaborate with other function teams to ensure a deep understanding ofthe requirements, process, product, features, and system functionality

• ● Create and review test reports, problems, and product documentationartifacts

• ● Monitor and maintain the server infrastructure, hardware reference boards,tools, Jenkins pipelines, ... and other essential software & QAinfrastructure

• ● Keep up with the changes in requirements and technologies adopted bycustomers and product development teams (new AI frameworks, models,tools, software, ... )

• ● Team development, leadership and cross-training activities

Minimum Qualifications

• ● 5-10 years of experience in testing, test automation development, andworking with test frameworks

• ● Experienced(2+ years) and proficient in Python scripting and Pythonpackages

• ● Exposure to Embedded software/hardware product test cycles

• ● Deep understanding of software development and test processes andmanagement practices

• ● Experience in working with Linux server infrastructure,Dockers/Kubernetes, handling sensitive hardware equipment/referenceboards and tools, and ESD practices

• ● Experienced in working with GIT, Jenkins pipeline development withGroovy, software release cycle

  Preferred Qualifications

• ● Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and/or ElectricalEngineering

• ● Knowledge of C, C++, Ruby, Shell scripting, ... is a plus

• ● Exposure into AI/ML model development, training & inference is highlydesirable. Understanding the basics of Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Keras,or Pytorch based AI model development

• ● Experience working in an Agile environment and collaborating withmultidisciplinary teams across different time zones

• ● Attitude to pursue problems, troubleshoot in different ways, and bring themto resolution

• ● Experience in creating test reports and data visualization with tools such asGrafana

  What’s in it for you?

  Make a difference: you will have the opportunity to join a well-funded fabless AIsemiconductor startup that is disrupting the AI software and hardware co-designspace. Be an integral part of its growth and momentum.

  Benefits and Perks

• ● Highly competitive salary and stock options

• ● Flex work time and ability to work in Hybrid model

• ● Support for obtaining visa and relocation support (in the case of Japan)