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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Software Test Development Engineer located in Austin, TX.
Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, the Software Test Development Engineer will serve as a key technical lead and individual contributor for a new liquid-cooled server rack product line. You will drive launch and ongoing support of high-power AI/ML, GPU, and hardware accelerator-based server, storage, and networking platforms featuring advanced liquid cooling. This role owns test process development for full rack (L6,10/L11) assembly and integration—ensuring quality, performance, and safety—across NPI and sustaining production. You’ll design procedures, automate test execution, analyze data for continuous improvement, and leverage liquid cooling expertise to deliver robust end-customer solutions.
What a typical day looks like:
- The Software Test Development Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing process and customer satisfaction
- Responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers.
- Test System Development: Design and develop test systems and procedures for manufacturing processes. This includes creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts to assess the functionality and performance of hardware components or devices such as motherboard, memory, CPU, storage (SSD, HDD, NVMe) and PCIE devices (NIC, GPU)
- Test Software Development: Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts that automate the testing process. This software may include code for controlling test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and generating test reports
- Test Sustaining: Support and maintenance for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Test Development & Execution
- Liquid Cooling
- Failure Analysis & Debugging
- Automation & Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Leadership & Training
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Reporting & Communication
- Safety & Compliance
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related field (MSEE or advanced degree preferred).
- 8-10 years’ experience in software manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise servers, storage or networking products is required
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), advanced Linux command-line operations, and hardware/network troubleshooting including the ability to train others on Linux fundamentals.
- Linux development expertise with a solid understanding of its fundamentals: Eg Ubuntu
- Expertise with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe)
- Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Ability to travel up to 10% globally as required
- Expertise in computer and server hardware/software integration, diagnostics, and repair -particularly within a manufacturing or high-level assembly environment
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 06-18-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-28-2026Job Category
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Senior Test Development Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior test development engineer jobs are there in Austin?
There are 24+ senior test development engineer openings in Austin, Texas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Austin employers hire.
Which companies hire senior test development engineers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring senior test development engineers in Austin include Apple, Flex, and Jabil, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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Yes. About 20% of senior test development engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Austin.
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Austin senior test development engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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