Software QA Automation Lead / SDET Engineer with Python experience - Urgently Required !Our client is a successful semiconductor design company. They are looking for an experienced, Software QA Automation Lead. Reporting to the Software Engineering Director you will help build sophisticated Python and TypeScript frameworks.You’ll be validating non-deterministic AI behaviours, complex RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, clusters of coordinating agents, and the deployment of these agents into both cutting‑edge cloud environments and secure, on‑premise data centres.Applicants should be EU, UK Citizens or have a Stamp 4 Visa as the client cannot provide sponsorship for this role. The role will be based 4 days on site in the Cork office.Job ResponsibilitiesLead QA Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive automation roadmap for agentic AI systems, focusing on reliability, safety, and performance across the semiconductor design lifecycle.Architect Evaluation Frameworks: Build "LLM-native" automated testing suites to benchmark agent reasoning, planning, and self‑correction loops.Full‑Stack Automation: Develop robust test infrastructure using Python (for core logic/agent interaction) and TypeScript (for UI/UX and integration layers).Hybrid Environment Validation: Ensure seamless performance and security across modern Cloud (AWS/Azure) and air‑gapped On‑Premise deployments.Observability & Monitoring: Implement advanced logging and tracing to detect agent "drift" and hallucinations in production‑grade EDA workflows.Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with ML scientists and software engineers to integrate continuous evaluation into the CI/CD pipeline.Job QualificationsExperience: 8+ years in Software QA/Automation, with at least 2+ years in a lead capacity.Including 5+ years in Software QA Automation OR SDET Engineer role.The Stack: Proficiency in Python (for backend/ML logic) and around 4 + years Python and TypeScript (for frontend/integration testing).Technical Proficiency: Expert‑level Python, Pytest and TypeScript. You should be comfortable building complex automation frameworks from the ground up.Infrastructure Knowledge: Deep experience with Cloud‑native architectures (Kubernetes, Docker) and a solid understanding of the constraints of on‑premise enterprise environments.QA Fundamentals: Mastery of system‑level testing, regression testing for distributed systems, and performance/load testing.Education: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.Skills of InterestAgentic AI Testing: Experience testing frameworks like LangGraph, CrewAI, or LangChain. Familiarity with evaluating ReAct patterns and tool‑calling reliability.RAG & Data Evaluation: Understanding of how to validate RAG pipelines, including retrieval accuracy, grounding techniques, and context‑engineering effectiveness.AI‑Assisted QA: Interest in using AI tools to generate test cases, analyze failure logs, and predict potential regressions in silicon design artifacts.EDA Awareness: A passion for semiconductor verification and an interest in how AI can solve the "verification bottleneck" in chip design.Our CultureChallenge the Status Quo: We don't just follow industry standards; we set them for the next era of AI‑driven silicon.Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: We value technical rigor and data‑driven debate. We pivot quickly when the data proves us wrong.Ship Fast, Ship Quality: In EDA, "shipping quality" is the only option. We build at lightning speed without ever compromising the high standards of the semiconductor industry.Competitive salary up to around €75k - €80k25 days holiday per yearPrivate Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life InsuranceCycle to work scheme and gym subsidy5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
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