Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Embedded Systems
Are you passionate about designing and scaling automated test frameworks for embedded systems that bridge hardware and software?
Do you thrive in debugging complex hardware-software issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-quality product delivery?
Partnering with the best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.
Fueling your passion
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 5 to 8 years of professional experience in embedded systems and software validation. In this role, you will take ownership of our automated test strategy, designing and scaling advanced test frameworks that bridge hardware and software. You will act as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with firmware developers, electrical engineers, and product managers to ensure the reliability of our products.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Embedded Systems, you will be responsible for:
- Architect Test Frameworks: Designing, architecture, and scaling automated test frameworks from scratch for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments and system integration.
- Develop Automation Code: Writing robust, production-grade automation scripts and testing suites using Python, or modern C#.
- Lead Hardware/Software Debugging: Isolating, diagnosing, and root-cause complex low-level hardware defects, race conditions, and timing anomalies using lab equipment.
- Optimize CI/CD Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimizing continuous integration pipelines (e.g. Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to orchestrate daily regression testing on hardware.
- Drive Testability: Participating in software code reviews and architectural discussions to advocate for testability, test hooks, and design-for-test (DFT) principles.
- Mentor Team Members: Providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers on the team.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Experience: Have 5 to 8 years of dedicated experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer specifically within embedded systems, IoT, automotive (e.g., AUTOSAR), medical device, or aerospace industries.
- Programming Mastery: Have strong proficiency in Python (advanced framework development using pytest or unittest) and C#.
- Embedded Architectures: Have deep understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems and Embedded Linux environments along with cross development tool chains.
- Computer Vision: Have experience testing and employing CV technologies is desirable, particularly employing GPU & NPU platforms with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorRT, SYCL, OpenCL, or OpenVino.
- Low-Level Protocols: Have hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting communication buses including BLE/Wi-Fi.
- Lab Equipment Literacy: Have proficiency in automating and interacting with laboratory instruments like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
- Education: Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
Preferred
- Have experience with automated test equipment (ATE) design or custom hardware test fixture development.
- Have knowledge of safety-critical development standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 62304, DO-178C).
- Have experience with containerization tools like Docker for standardized test environments.
- Leverage AI/ML tools to accelerate test development, including automated test generation.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.
Working for you
Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.
What You Can Expect
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Embedded Software, Testing and Qualification
Skills Required
- 5 to 8 years experience as SDET or Test Automation Engineer in embedded systems or related industries
- Proficiency in Python with pytest or unittest for framework development
- Proficiency in C# for automation development
- Deep understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems and Embedded Linux with cross development toolchains
- Experience designing and scaling automated test frameworks for HIL and system integration
- Experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting communication buses including BLE and Wi‑Fi
- Proficiency automating and interacting with laboratory instruments (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline
- Experience with computer vision testing and GPU/NPU platforms (PyTorch, TensorRT, SYCL, OpenCL, OpenVino)
- Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) design or custom hardware test fixtures
- Knowledge of safety-critical standards (ISO 26262, IEC 62304, DO-178C)
- Experience with containerization (Docker) for standardized test environments
- Familiarity leveraging AI/ML tools to accelerate test development
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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