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# Software Engineer in Test-Hardware Validation

- **Company:** Tata Consultancy Services Limited
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Apple Xcode, Automation of Tests, Command-Line Interface, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Object-Oriented Software Development, Toolchain, Scripting, Large Language Models, Hardware Testing, Pandas, Matplotlib, Bug Reporting, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/98004582-a586-42d8-a2b1-498d45c56ad8

## About the Role

* Swift and/or Python with solid OOP - design patterns and clean code required
 * AI/LLM tools for active debugging - Claude for log analysis and failure diagnosis
 * Hardware lab willingness - daily work with test racks, harnesses, and bench equipment
 * Systematic troubleshooting across software and hardware interaction layers
 * Command line proficiency - scripting, process inspection, toolchain execution, * Hardware/firmware testing experience - test harnesses, validation rigs, or embedded environments
 * macOS familiarity - Xcode or Instruments a plus
 * Computer architecture & power management fundamentals
 * Test framework development experience
 * Data analysis - pandas, matplotlib, or similar

Education:

 * BS or MS in Computer Science, or related field - required

## Description

Introduction: The Software Engineer in Test-Hardware Validation will be responsible for writing and maintaining test software in Swift/Python for hardware validation harnesses. They will use AI/LLM tools for debugging, log analysis, and test scenario generation. This role will involve working closely with hardware test equipment and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure product quality., * Write and maintain test software in Swift/Python for hardware validation harnesses

 * Use AI/LLM tools to accelerate debugging, log analysis, and test scenario generation
 * Reproduce, isolate, and document failures across hardware test runs
 * Set up and maintain hardware test harnesses and lab equipment
 * File detailed bug reports and communicate findings to engineering teams
 * Maintain test documentation and propose new validation approaches