Intern

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Job Description:

The successful candidate will utilize Squish and other automation tools to ensure the quality, usability, and reliability of our graphical user interfaces. You will work closely with development and QA teams to design, implement, and maintain automated test suites for FPGA software GUIs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated GUI test scripts using Squish for FPGA software applications.
• Execute automated and manual GUI tests to validate functionality, usability, and performance.
• Collaborate with software developers and QA engineers to identify test requirements and improve test coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues using bug tracking systems.
• Maintain and update test environments, including hardware and software configurations relevant to FPGA tools.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GUI testing processes and automation frameworks.
• Document test cases, procedures, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on GUI testability and automation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software quality assurance or GUI testing
• Familiarity with GUI testing concepts and automation tools; experience with Squish is highly desirable.
• Experience with Bash scripting for automation tasks and test environment management.
• Basic understanding of FPGA architecture and development tools is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for test automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Squish or similar GUI automation tools. 
• Exposure to FPGA development environments (e.g., Libero, Vivado, Quartus).
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and bug tracking systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

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