Firmware Lead Engineer

  • Remote - Czech Republic

Remote

QA

Senior

Job description

Embark on a pivotal journey to the forefront of Quality Assurance with 3Pillar Global!

Welcome to our team at 3Pillar Global, where we lead important projects that change technology and industries. We are committed to being the best, using the latest technologies to make a big difference in various areas. As a Technical Lead in QA Engineering, you will be in charge of our team, making sure our projects are of the highest quality and reliability. Your role is key in improving city living, creating new ways for companies to use media, and making healthcare better. Your leadership will help our solutions be the best they can be.

This role is more than just testing—it’s about leading the way in making sure our products are perfect and make a lasting difference. With your deep understanding of technology, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence, you will guide and inspire others, setting new standards for quality. You lead the journey in making our products stand out. If you want to make a big impact and lead our quality efforts, your journey starts here, at the heart of 3Pillar’s product development.

Desired Capabilities:

  • Leadership skills
  • Mentoring and coaching abilities
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making skills
  • Project management skills
  • Stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire team members
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong technical skills
  • Knowledge of testing tools and methodologies
  • Quality assurance and process improvement expertise
  • It’s advantageous to possess a keen business acumen and grasp of industry trends and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of firmware testing professionals for a power control product (unit, integration and system testing)
  • Participate on overall testing strategy both for manual and automated testing  and generate relevant technical documentation
  • Create and automate test plans using Python/Robot or other tools as necessary, including custom STM32 Nucleo boards
  • Design and implement software emulators for individual components and validate them against real hardware and field conditions
  • Implement Hardware-in-the-loop testing solutions combining physical and simulated components
  • Together with other team members design and execute complex multi-parameter test scenarios, accelerated life testing and reliability assessments and voltage, frequency, and phase-related test scenarios
  • Perform deep performance analysis and optimization studies
  • Apply statistical methods to test data analysis and quality predictions

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s or advanced degree preferred. Equivalent practical experience considered.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience in hardware-integrated software testing roles such as embedded systems, firmware, or consumer electronics, both manual and automated
  • Proven experience creating test strategies and test plans that meet business requirements, as well as testing analytics and KPIs
  • Expertise in QA automation with a strong command of Python
  • Knowledge of C/C++ to write some tests in this language using the Nucleo board
  • Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management and collaboration, with the ability to influence decisions and drive QA strategies across functions within 3Pillar and with external partners.
  • Strong business acumen, with an understanding of industry trends, standards, and the competitive landscape, leveraging this insight to inform strategic QA decisions.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a systematic approach to tackling complex issues and the initiative to continuously enhance technical and leadership skills.
  • Highly developed communication skills, proficient in engaging with senior management, stakeholders, and external partners to advocate for quality assurance excellence and influence strategic directions.

Additional Experience Desired:

  • Professional QA certifications (ISTQB Advanced Level, CSTE) or certifications in project management (PMP, Agile/Scrum certifications).
  • Experience with web interface testing using Selenium or other framework is a plus
  • Proven ability in strategic thinking and decision-making, with a forward-looking approach to QA leadership, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Outstanding leadership and team development skills, capable of mentoring, coaching, and inspiring a diverse team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging testing tools, methodologies, and best practices, with the ability to implement these to drive efficiency and effectiveness in QA processes.

What is it like working for 3Pillar Global?

At 3Pillar, we offer a world of opportunity:

Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it’s the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach.

You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday. Our global workforce enables our team to leverage global resources to accomplish our work in efficient and effective teams.

We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.

Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity - globally and locally.

Join us and be a part of a global tech community! 🌍💼  Check out our Linkedin site and Careers page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of our #oneteam!

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