Location : Chennai
Experience : 10+ years
Function : Engineering Software Test & Validation
Team Size : 6 to 7 Test Engineers
Role Overview :
We are looking for a Test Lead with deep experience in testing both embedded systems and front-end applications.
This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in a dual role guiding a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on with test strategy, automation, and execution.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end validation of our products, from low-level $C / C++$ software to the user-facing GUIs.
This is not a purely managerial role; approximately 50% of your time will be spent on direct technical contribution, including test design, embedded test execution (HIL / SIL), front-end testing, and defect analysis.
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership & Team Responsibilities :
- Lead a team of 5 to 6 embedded test engineers at CTCT.
- Provide technical mentorship, career guidance, and performance feedback.
- Align test team activities with cross-functional engineering and product stakeholders.
- Drive a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and adopt new technology trends to enhance software testing.
Hands-on Test Engineering Responsibilities :
Own and execute test plans for embedded software running on different platforms.Define, review, and execute integration, system, and regression test suites.Work with C / C++ based codebases and front-end codebases / workflows, analyzing system behavior, logs, and debugging failures.Set up and maintain SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing environments.Develop automation frameworks where feasible to support repeatable validation.Collaborate with developers, systems engineers, and product managers to ensure end-to-end validation of requirements.Requirements : Must-Have :
8 to 10 years of experience in embedded software testing, with hands-on experience in C / C++-based systems.Strong experience with testing on embedded targets, including SIL / HIL environments.At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a people leadership / mentorship capacity.Excellent understanding of embedded debugging, software / system validation, and test automation.Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams (Product, hardware, software).Clear communication, strong documentation, and team coordination skills.Familiarity with testing for RTOS, microcontrollers, or safety-critical applications.Knowledge of CAN, UART, SPI, and other embedded communication protocols.Experience with test automation tools for front-end applications.Prior experience in domains like construction automation, robotics, automotive, or industrial IoT.Good To Have :
Machine validation experience.Knowledge of Integrating systems on machines and performing software validation.(ref : hirist.tech)