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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Hardware / Software Test Development Engineer - **Company:** Jabil Circuit, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $65,500.0 - $117,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Application Testing, Intelligent Platform Management Interface, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RAID, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Nginx, PCI Express, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Git, Linux Development, Information Technology, Build Process, Routing & Switching, Hardware Infrastructure, Software Coding, Network Server, Software Version Control, Api Management, Nvme, Vmware - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jabil.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jabil_Careers/job/Remote---USA/Lead-Hardware---Software-Test-Development-Engineer_J2463685-1 ## About the Role * BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is preferred. Relevant experience will also be considered. Experience * Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in a role related to manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products is required. Programming/scripting languages * Python, * Java, * BASH, * C, C++, experience a plus Linux development expertise with a solid understanding of its fundamentals * CentOS * Ubuntu Hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe) * IPMI, * Redfish, * mprime, * FIO, * Linpack, * ptugen, * memtester, * iperf * Creation and configuration (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs) using VMWare Knowledge, Skills, Abilities * A combination of Education, training and experience will be considered * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Experience with server hardware interaction, validation, and configuration. * This role requires hands-on experience with hardware-based validation and manufacturing test systems. Candidates whose experience is limited to software QA, web/application testing, or test automation frameworks without direct interaction with server hardware and manufacturing environments will not be considered. * Leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus. * Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred). * Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. * Experience working in multi-site and multi-cultural environments. Travel Requirements * Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%, * Master's Degree in EE/CE, Computer Science is preferred. * 10+ years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry. * Experience with test architecture design and methodology. * Experience with hyperscale customers and environments. * Experience with 5+ of the core skills described above is preferred., BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. ## Description * Jabil is seeking a Lead Hardware/ Software Test Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the validation test solutions in place for server hardware manufacturing facilities. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products in a large-scale production environment. * You will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. * You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil's world-class manufacturing environments. What will you do? Test System Development * Design and develop test systems specifically for hardware validation within high-volume manufacturing environments, including server-level (L10) and rack-level (L11/L12) systems. * This includes creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts to assess the functionality and performance of hardware components or devices such as + motherboard, + memory, + CPU, + storage (SSD, HDD, NVMe) and + PCIE devices (NIC, GPU, Mezz cards, RAID cards) Test Software Development * Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts that automate the testing process. This software may include code for controlling test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and generating test reports Test Sustaining * Support and maintenance for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11-L12) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities, including the implementation of minor system configuration changes (new product variants or revisions) Documentation * Maintain comprehensive manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11-L12) documentation of test procedures, specifications, and Infrastructure Collaboration * Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure alignment of testing requirements and quality standards ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)