Lead Hardware QA Engineer

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way.

The Role:

We are establishing a new Test Automation team in Chennai to strengthen the validation and quality assurance of our consumer electronics products. We are looking for an experienced Python Test Automation Engineer who will drive the deployment, improvement, and maintenance of our test benches and automation frameworks.

This senior role is designed for an engineer with both technical depth and leadership potential, who can take ownership of solutions while mentoring and supporting the future team.

Your Contribution:

In this role you will:

• Lead and contribute to the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Python-based Test Frameworks.

• Program/debug/troubleshoot in Python and C, ensuring reliable automation tools.

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code using best practices (pytest, unittest, etc.).

• Develop OS-specific test tools and implement end-to-end system test automation.

• Integrate AI-based solutions into test automation when relevant.

• Mentor junior engineers and support the growth of the Chennai team.

Key Qualifications:

For consideration, you must bring the following minimum skills and behaviors to our team:

• 5+ years of Python development experience, with at least 3+ years in embedded systems testing and test frameworks.

• Strong programming/debugging skills in Python and C.

• Hands-on experience in embedded software validation and consumer electronics product validation.

• Excellent debugging skills across application, firmware, and hardware layers.

• Proficiency with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, USB analysers, power supplies, voltmeters, etc.

• Experience with sensors, motors, actuators, and hardware components.

• Experience in communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet).

• Proficiency in device wrapper development and hardware interface APIs in Python.

• Experience with multi-threaded/multi-process development and client-server communications (gRPC/REST).

• Familiarity with AI technologies applied to testing.

• Knowledge of electronics engineering fundamentals.

• ISTQB or equivalent certification

Education:

• Engineer/Master degree in Software/Firmware Engineering

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don't meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can't wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

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