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Design, develop, and maintain Python automated tests for API, UI, and system level scenarios for panels and peripheral devices.
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Review manual test cases and identify candidates for automation.
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Debug test failures and proactively reduce flaky tests.
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Participate in code reviews and follow automation best practices.
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Collaborate with developers, hardware and manual quality engineers on integration and troubleshooting.
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Develop and maintain automated unit and functional tests.
- Experience leveraging AI tools for software design, development, and review, including strong prompt engineering skills and the ability to work across multiple models/tools and select the right one for each task.
What we're looking for
Required:
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3+ years of professional, embedded test automation experience.
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3+ years of experience with Python.
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Proven ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion.
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
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Experience leveraging AI tools for software design, development, and review, including strong prompt engineering skills and the ability to work across multiple models/tools and select the right one for each task.
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Solid understanding of embedded/IoT systems and device communication fundamentals.
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Hands-on experience working with Linux-based systems, including debugging and system-level troubleshooting
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Familiarity with source control (Git), containers (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for automated testing and deployment.
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Ability to troubleshoot hardware software integration challenges effectively.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and consistently delivering high-quality work on time.
Preferred experience with the following technologies:
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Experience testing or automating embedded systems, IoT devices, or gateways.
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Familiarity with networked device behavior in lab or production-like environments.
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Understanding of wireless and device connectivity concepts (WiFi, BLE, etc.).
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Experience debugging system-level issues such as performance, connectivity, or stability problems.
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Familiarity with serial communication and device diagnostics (UART/console access).
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Experience working with event-driven systems or message-based architectures.
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Experience improving test reliability and reducing flaky tests in large-scale automation suites.
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Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or lab-based testing environments.
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Experience collaborating with firmware or platform teams.
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Familiarity with Linux internals (processes, services, logs).
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Experience contributing to shared automation frameworks or tools.
NRG Energy, Inc.
1201 Fannin Street
Houston
Texas United States
www.nrg.com/home.html
