Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.
Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Department: ALM Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Test Manager
PTC's Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) team is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to help build, maintain, and improve automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who is passionate about software quality, automation, and modern development practices.
Working as part of a collaborative Agile team, you will contribute to test automation frameworks, execute automated test suites, investigate defects, and help drive continuous quality improvements across the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based and enterprise software applications.
- Execute automated and manual test cases to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution.
- Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and quality engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Analyze test results and provide clear quality metrics and reporting.
- Participate in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Continuously improve test coverage, framework stability, and testing processes.
- Contribute to quality best practices and help promote a quality-first engineering culture.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or software development.
- Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
- Exposure to automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
- Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Understanding of API testing concepts and tools such as Postman.
- Exposure to cloud technologies and containerized environments.
- Interest in software quality engineering and test automation best practices.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver reliable automated test coverage for new product capabilities.
- Improve product quality through proactive defect identification.
- Contribute to faster release cycles through effective automation.
- Work collaboratively across engineering teams to continuously improve quality and customer experience.
Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.
If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- 0 to 3 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or software development
- Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
- Exposure to automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
- Familiarity with source control systems such as Git
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
- Understanding of API testing concepts and tools such as Postman
- Exposure to cloud technologies and containerized environments
- Interest in software quality engineering and test automation best practices
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are routinely part of offers and widely expected, providing predictable variable pay. This consistency helps bolster total compensation beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as generous and is complemented by flexible work arrangements. Additional paid volunteer time broadens time-away options.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Accessible equity through ESPP and RSUs is available for many roles, adding meaningful long-term value. This ownership upside strengthens overall total compensation, particularly in higher-level roles.
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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) unleashes industrial innovation with award-winning, market-proven solutions that enable companies to differentiate their products and services, improve operational excellence, and increase workforce productivity. With PTC, and its partner ecosystem, manufacturers can capitalize on the promise of today’s new technology to drive digital transformation.
