Software Engineer in Test (Python)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 2026. Silicon Labs scores B on the Alion truth index.
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more atwww.silabs.com.
About the Role
Silicon Labs is looking for a Software Engineer in Test to play key role in planning, developing, debugging and automating test scripts. The primary objective is to enhance the overall quality of the SiSDK and Firmware product. Most of our customers are focused on building Internet of Things (IoT) products, ranging from smart homes to smart cities and smart metering.
As a member of the Budapest QA team, you will be tasked with ensuring comprehensive test coverage for Bluetooth Low Energy radio protocol features. You will be responsible for validating our embedded products using a Python-based automated test framework. You will frequently interact with the Software Development Team based in Budapest, Espoo (Finland), and other Software Quality Assurance (SQA) groups globally.
In this role, you will get to work with cutting-edge Silicon Labs Wireless products while ensuring that our products meet the requirement of the Bluetooth standards. Our Budapest SQA Team is responsible for validating our embedded products.
Technologies We Use
Python, Pytest, Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Git, Cloud Based Computing, SQL Database, Windows, Linux.
What You Will Do
Perform functional and non-functional automated tests for Silicon Labs’ embedded wireless products.
Design and implement pytest-based tests for our embedded wireless solutions.
Automate and regularly monitor test execution as part of continuous integration.
Utilize generative AI tools, such as Cursor, to enhance coding efficiency and leverage other benefits.
Working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to communicate test results, testing progress and defects.
Collaborate with application engineers to identify use cases that require automated test coverage.
Identifying, reporting and investigating defects or issues discovered during testing.
Maintain, manage, and improve automated test scripts.
Skills Needed
Minimum 2 years of work experience as SW Developer in Test or SW QA Engineer.
Strong Python programming skills.
Hands-on experience with automation.
Communicate well and work well in a cross-functional teams.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
We consider the following experience a plus
Experience with, or curiosity about, IoT wireless solutions and communication protocols.
Experience with, or curiosity about, embedded systems and embedded C/C++ development.
ISTQB certificate.
Education
BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
Budapest Perks & Benefits
You would be working from our office in Budapest, in Graphisoft Park, next to the riverbank of the Danube.
We also offer:
Annual Budapest travel card or parking in the office garage
Great cafeteria system
Opportunity to join Employment Stock Purchase Plan
Private health care access
Life and accident insurance for every employee
Contribution to a voluntary private pension fund
AYCM card option
Paid days for philanthropy
Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.