Lead Software Test Development Engineer-NPI

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Austin, TX, USA
In-Office or Remote
100K-180K Annually
Senior level
Hardware
The Role
Develops and sustains software-based test systems for server hardware manufacturing. Designs test plans, cases, scripts, and infrastructure to validate motherboards, processors, memory, storage, networking, and PCIe devices. Automates equipment control, data collection, analysis, and reporting; supports production test environments across multiple sites. Collaborates with hardware, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams while maintaining documentation and implementing configuration changes.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

How will you make an impact?-   

  • Jabil is seeking a Lead Software Test Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the validation test solutions in place for server hardware manufacturing facilities.

  • You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products in a large-scale production environment. 

  • You will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. 

  • You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments. 

 

What will you do?

Test System Development

  • Design and develop test systems and procedures for hardware validation during the 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, Mezz cards, RAID cards) 

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-L12) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities, including the implementation of minor system configuration changes (new product variants or revisions) 

Documentation

  • Maintain comprehensive manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11-L12) documentation of test procedures, specifications, and Infrastructure 

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 

                     

How will you get here?

Education

  • BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is preferred. Relevant experience will also be considered. 

 

Experience

  • 5-8 years’ experience in a software role related to manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products is required.

Programming/scripting languages

  • Python,

  • Java,

  • BASH,

  • C, C++, experience a plus 

Linux Development

Expertise with a solid understanding of its fundamentals:

  • CentOS

  • Ubuntu 

  • Hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe):

  • IPMI,

  • Redfish, 

  • mprime,

  • FIO, 

  • Linpack, 

  • ptugen, 

  • memtester, 

  • iperf 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

  • A combination of Education, training and experience will be considered.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience with server hardware interaction, validation, and configuration. 

  • Creation and configuration (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs) using VMWare.

  • Leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus. 

  • Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred). 

  • 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.

  • Experience working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environments. 

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Master’s Degree in EE/CE, Computer Science is preferred. 

  • 10+ years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.

  • Experience with test architecture design and methodology. 

  • Experience with hyperscale customers and environments 

  • Experience with 5+ of the core skills described above is preferred.

 

What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

  • 401K Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Pet Insurance

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Annual Merit Increases

  • Community Volunteer Opportunities

The pay range for this role is $100,100 - $180,200. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: September 06, 2026.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

 


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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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Skills Required

  • 5-8 years of experience in software roles related to manufacturing test development or sustaining
  • Experience with enterprise server, storage, or networking products
  • Proficiency with Python, Java, and Bash
  • Linux development expertise, including CentOS and Ubuntu
  • Experience with server hardware interaction, validation, and configuration
  • Experience creating and configuring VMware virtual machines
  • Experience with DHCP, PXE boot, and nginx
  • Knowledge of enterprise Ethernet datacenter switching and routing, including BGP, DHCP Relay, and ECMP
  • Experience with code versioning tools, preferably Git
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering practices across the full software development life cycle
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience with C and C++
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 10+ years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry
  • Experience with test architecture design and methodology
  • Experience with hyperscale customers and environments
  • Experience with at least five listed core skills
  • Experience with Arista CloudVision

Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jabil and has not been reviewed or approved by Jabil.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Petersburg, FL
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

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