Software Quality Engineer - Fedora Linux

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on testing of the RISC-V architecture for Fedora Linux environments. As a key member of our quality assurance team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards, aligning with the principles of open-source development.

To learn more about our team's work, explore the following resources: Fedora Quality team homepage, Automated testing using OpenQA, Team code development projects

What will you do

• Conduct comprehensive testing of the RISC-V architecture in collaboration with the Fedora Linux open-source community.

• Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate RISC-V architecture components.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand architecture specifications and provide feedback for improvements.

• Work closely with Linux kernel developers to integrate and validate RISC-V support within the Fedora Linux operating system.

• Identify and troubleshoot compatibility issues, ensuring seamless integration of RISC-V architecture with the Linux environment.

• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks to streamline the testing process. Integrate quality assurance processes into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline for efficient and consistent testing.

What will you bring

• Knowledge of C programming and experience with Python programming and Shell scripting.

• Knowledgeable in Linux kernel architecture and open-source development practices.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The following are considered a plus

• Proven experience in working on Linux hardware architectures, like x86_64 or arm is considered as a huge plus.

• Experience with the RISC-V architecture is a huge plus.

• Experience with performance testing tools, security testing methodologies, and test automation frameworks is a plus.

• Experience with continuous integration tools and practices.

• Previous contributions to open-source projects.

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