Software QA Engineer

About the opportunity:

As a Software QA Test Engineer at Intel, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software powering Intel Mask Operation. You will design and execute detailed test plans, analyze results, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and uphold high engineering standards. Your work directly influences the stability, automated efficiency, and operational excellence of mission-critical software systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and execute systematic software test plans, test cases, and test suites across diverse operational environments, toolsets, and system configurations.

• Build, enhance, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using languages such as Python or Bash to accelerate test execution and expand regression coverage.

• Integrate automated test suites into modern Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable continuous quality feedback.

• Isolate complex software defects using modern debugging tools, conduct root cause analyses (RCA), and partner with development teams on corrective actions.

• Validate web services/APIs (REST, RPC, etc.) and communication mechanisms across distributed or interconnected systems.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test findings, defect metrics, and verification records to ensure complete end-to-end traceability.

• Partner actively with software architects, development engineers, and operational stakeholders to resolve technical blockers and align on acceptance criteria.

• Promote modern testing practices, fostering continuous improvement in test coverage, automated tooling, and team agility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with 6+ years of hands-on experience in software quality engineering, validation, or software development.

• US Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

• Test automation development and scripting using languages such as Python, Bash, or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience debugging complex software stacks, including systematic root cause analysis, log analysis, and defect isolation tools.

• Testing web services/APIs (REST, RPC, etc.) and communication mechanisms across distributed or interconnected systems.

• Proficiency in standard software testing levels and methodologies including unit, integration, functional, regression, and performance testing.

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field with 4+ years of experience; or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field with 2+ years of experience.

• Hands-on experience integrating test frameworks within CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins and containerized test environments like Docker.

• Working familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and defect tracking workflows using Jira.

• Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing software, EDA / layout processing tools, platform-level software, OS internals (Linux/Windows), or system computation software.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of articulating technical issues to cross-functional engineering teams.

• Demonstrated passion for exploring emerging QA tools, automation frameworks, and modern quality assurance paradigms.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual salary range of $137,610.00 to $265,870.00 USD.

• Stock bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefit programs including health care coverage.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid vacation time.

Job details:

• Job Type: Experienced Hire

• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

• Location: US, California, Santa Clara

• Work Model: Hybrid work model allowing employees to split their time between working on-site and off-site.

About the company:

Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create astounding technology advancements and experiences. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams search for tomorrow's technology. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives.

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