Principal Software Engineer in Test (SDET)
Core
Principal SDET leading test strategy and infrastructure for d-Matrix's AI compute engine, validating software stacks from firmware to ML workloads.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer in Test (SDET)
Builds
End-to-end and regression test infrastructure for AI chip software stack
Domain
AI hardware/software co-design, embedded systems, FPGA, firmware
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, data structures and algorithms, FPGA programming, firmware design, embedded architectures, PCIe interfaces, GPU/CPU integration, root cause analysis, test automation, CI/CD pipeline management
Preferred skills
Machine learning frameworks, LLM operational characteristics, hardware-software co-design, principal-level QA leadership
Technologies
Python, Pytest, Jenkins, GitLab
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor junior QA engineers in test planning and automation; Define test coverage strategies for new features and deployment scenarios; Design and maintain scalable Python-based test suites integrated into CI/CD; Validate firmware behavior, embedded architectures, and IO technologies; Engage in complex software bug triaging spanning hardware and software boundaries
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership
