What You Will Drive
Define the architecture and long-term strategy for large-scale automated test systems supporting real-world AI and embedded software products
Identify systemic quality and reliability gaps across CI/CD infrastructure and drive initiatives to resolve them
Establish technical standards, patterns, and best practices that are adopted across teams
Evaluate and introduce modern tooling, including AI-assisted workflows, that measurably improves developer productivity and system reliability
Lead cross-functional efforts that span software, ML, infrastructure, and systems teams in Ireland and globally
Key Responsibilities
Architect, design, and personally deliver automated test and verification systems for complex software products
Own the technical direction of Python-based test automation frameworks used across CI/CD pipelines
Drive improvements to CI infrastructure (e.g. Jenkins) at a systems level, covering pipeline design, reliability, observability, and scalability
Define and lead root cause analysis for systemic failures; implement durable solutions, not workarounds
Partner with engineering leads across teams to define testing requirements, coverage strategies, and quality gates
Mentor and technically grow engineers at all levels; conduct design reviews and set the bar for engineering quality
Communicate technical strategy and trade-offs clearly to both engineering and management stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's preferred)
8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, test infrastructure, or systems verification
Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in at least one systems language (C, C++, etc.)
Deep experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins or equivalent) at scale
Strong Linux systems background
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives across multiple teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building or owning large-scale test automation frameworks
Background in embedded systems, hardware bring-up, or device-level testing
Familiarity with ML concepts, workflows, and tooling (e.g. model training pipelines, inference frameworks, quantization). The team supports ML engineers directly and this knowledge significantly accelerates your ability to contribute
Track record of defining technical roadmaps and influencing engineering direction beyond immediate team scope
Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code
History of mentoring engineers and driving improvements to team engineering culture
Where you will be working
- Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.
- There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.
- A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.
Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
What's on Offer
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
Salary, stock and performance related bonus
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Matching pension scheme
Education Assistance
Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
Bicycle purchase scheme
Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- OR
- Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- OR
- PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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