Wednesday, June 11, 2008

ProtoTest - Linux Test Engineer w/Storage

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4575

Linux Test Engineer w/Storage - Colorado Springs - Perm. - ProtoTest
Posted by: "Matt Laughlin" mlaughlin@prototest.com sbskypig
Date: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:00 pm ((PDT))

Requirements:

BSEE, BSCE, or BSCS degree
5 to 10 years of experience in Driver Testing or Development is
required.
Solid working knowledge of Linux required.
Windows & Solaris knowledge a plus.
Requires knowledge of C/C++ programming language and scripting
language (e.g. perl).
Storage related experience preferred and knowledge of embedded
firmware is a plus.
Knowledge of I/O interface protocols such as SAS, SATA, SCSI or FC is
highly desirable.
Experience working with customers is a plus.
Must be self-motivated, apply good judgment, learn new technologies
quickly, and be able to mentor others.
Must have a proven ability to complete projects on time and with a
high quality outcome.
Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Job Description:

Test and validate driver, utility, and firmware features and
functions for SAS/SATA storage controllers and expanders produced by
Storage Components Group (SCG).
The test engineer also drives the development of new test cases and
test automation tools.

Responsibilities:

Understand the features and functions of SCG Linux drivers and
controller firmware, and clearly define test cases to exercise and
validate them.
Define new automated test tools and work with internal resources and
contractors to help create the tools for current and next generation
products.
The SW Test Engineer must ensure software test plans are executed
efficiently and effectively to meet committed schedules and high
quality goals.
Identify test requirements and communicate status & issues via
internal issue tracking system, e-mail, conference calls, and
presentations to internal and external customers.
This person will be expected to significantly contribute to process
improvements for the SW Test Organization.
The SW Test Engineer must research and implement new, innovative ways
of providing quality-testing feedback to developers and customers.
Assist in low level debug of problems found during test and work
closely with SW development to ensure that issues are closed in a
timely manner.
Write and maintain training procedures. In addition to identifying
test requirements, the engineer will be responsible for providing
technical direction to teams of software test engineers, technicians,
and/or contractors across multiple locations (Colorado, Wichita, and
India) that validate software for storage technologies.

Contact Information:
Matt Laughlin
mlaughlin@prototest.com