About Persistent

We are an AI-led platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate whats next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptors mindset commitment to client success and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation leadership and inclusion. We reported $1654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q2 FY27 revenue up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27500global team members located in 18 countries have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as theFastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in theEverest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK MatrixAssessment 2026andSoftware Product Engineering PEAK MatrixAssessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced highly skilled Embedded Systems Test Engineer with strong expertise in software testing quality assurance and embedded systems validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing firmware RTOS-based applications and hardware-software integrated systems while leveraging automation frameworks to improve product quality and testing this role you will work closely with firmware engineers hardware engineers system architects and product teams to ensure the reliability performance and quality of embedded products. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive test strategies executing system validation activities automating test execution and supporting continuous integration initiatives.

- Role: Embedded Systems Test Engineer
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 6 to 10 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What Youll Do:

- Design develop review and execute comprehensive test plans test strategies test scenarios and test cases for embedded systems.




- Validate firmware RTOS-based applications and bare-metal embedded software for functionality reliability and performance.
- Perform testing of hardware-software integrated systems including sensors actuators controllers communication modules and embedded devices.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
- Utilize Squish and Ranorex to automate UI HMI and end-to-end system validation testing.
- Conduct functional regression integration system and validation testing across embedded platforms.
- Verify embedded communication protocols and interfaces including UART SPI I2C CAN Ethernet and USB.
- Collaborate with firmware hardware and system engineering teams to identify analyze and resolve defects.
- Execute root cause analysis for test failures and support issue resolution activities.
- Manage defects track issues and provide detailed reporting using JIRA.
- Create maintain and execute test suites using TestRail for effective test management and traceability.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups reviews and retrospectives.
- Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate release cycles and improve quality.
- Monitor test results analyze trends and provide quality metrics to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with product quality standards engineering processes and release requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies automation frameworks and QA best practices.
- Support release validation and production readiness activities.

Expertise Youll Bring:

- 6 to 10 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance with a strong focus on Embedded Systems Testing.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies QA processes testing life cycle and quality engineering best practices.
- Hands-on experience testing firmware RTOS-based systems and bare-metal embedded applications.
- Experience validating hardware-software integrated systems including sensors communication modules controllers and embedded devices.
- Strong knowledge of embedded communication protocols such as UART SPI I2C CAN Ethernet and USB.




- Hands-on expertise in test automation using Squish and Ranorex.
- Proficiency in Python for test scripting automation framework development and test execution.
- Experience designing and maintaining automated regression and system validation test suites.
- Strong experience using JIRA for defect management issue tracking and Agile project collaboration.
- Hands-on experience with TestRail for test planning execution traceability and reporting.
- Experience working with embedded hardware and validating real-time system behavior.
- Strong debugging troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to analyze system logs test reports and performance data to identify issues.
- Experience collaborating with firmware hardware validation and product engineering teams.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple testing activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Robust focus on quality reliability and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties flexible work hours and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life personal accident and Mediclaim hospitalization for self spouse two children and parents

Values-Driven People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals including those with disabilities and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent- is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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📌 Embedded Systems Test Engineer (Pune)
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