Software Engineer in Test I (Automation)
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- Ho Chi Minh City
- Permanent
- Full-time
As a Software Engineer in Test focused on firmware automation at Axon, you will help ensure these mission-critical devices operate exactly as expected in high-pressure environments. You will design automated tests, extend device validation frameworks, and collaborate across firmware, hardware, mobile, and cloud teams to raise the reliability of Axon's next-generation products.Work LocationThis role is based out of our Ho Chi Minh Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.What You'll Do
- Maintain, implement, and extend automation frameworks and tools for device or cloud platform testing.
- Develop automated validation for device state machines, triggers, connectivity flows, telemetry pipelines, and device-to-cloud synchronization.
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines for device and platform testing, including hardware-in-the-loop execution and large-scale device orchestration.
- Investigate device and platform failures using logs, telemetry data, debug traces, and system metrics.
- Automate testing for device provisioning, OTA updates, connectivity recovery, error handling, and lifecycle workflows.
- Participate in design discussions to improve testability, observability, and reliability across device and cloud systems.
- Mentor junior engineers on automation development, distributed system debugging, and scalable test strategies.
- This role is open to candidates from multiple engineering backgrounds:
- Software Engineers
- Python, Java, C#, Go, or C++
- Strong system design, debugging, and tooling mindset
- Engineers Interested in Automation & Validation
- Curious about testability, reliability, and quality engineering
- Willing to learn automation frameworks and testing infrastructure
- Embedded / Firmware Engineers
- C/C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, MCU experience
- Strong understanding of device behavior and real-time systems
- General Skills
- 1+ years of experience in test automation, software engineering, or SDET roles, ideally with cloud, device or embedded-system exposure.
- Good coding skills in Python, C#, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, or Go.
- Understanding of state machines, event-driven systems, real-time execution, and hardware interactions.
- Experience diagnosing failures using logs, traces, and serial-level diagnostics.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated hardware test environments.
- Proven ability to deliver reliable automation for complex cloud/firmware features.
- Demonstrated understanding of why tests become flaky and the ability to design automation that prevents or resolves instability.
- Experience working with real systems (devices, services, or distributed components).
- Experience with firmware testing, IoT devices, or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
- Familiarity with BLE, WiFi, USB, or embedded communication protocols.
- Experience in robotics, control systems, or device-based products.
- Engineering-Driven - Approach automation as a software engineering discipline.
- Systems Thinker - Understand interactions across device or firmware or mobile or cloud.
- Debugging Expert - Comfortable analyzing logs, serial traces, connectivity issues, and framework/tests states.
- Collaborator - Partner closely with firmware, hardware, and platform teams.
- Quality Advocate - Promote testability, reliability, and rigorous validation.
- Mission-Oriented - Care deeply about devices that people rely on in life-critical situations.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Robust Paid Time Off policy
- Bonuses
- Lunch allowance
- Cell phone stipend
- Free LinkedIn Learning account or Udemy account
- Access to 24/7 online emotional and mental support
- Gym membership
- Free parking
- Stocked fridges and pantries - free coffee, cold beverages, snacks
- Annual Company Outing Trip
- Monthly team social activities