Role: Senior Software Tester

Seniority Level: Senior

Location: Västerås, Sweden (100% onsite)

Application Deadline: 15 June 2025

Assignment Description:

We are looking for an experienced Software Test Consultant with a strong background in functional safety for our client’s R&D center in Västerås. The client operates within a global R&D organization and is developing the next generation of industrial and collaborative robots. You will be part of a co-located software team and are expected to be on-site daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning & Strategy:
• Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for functional safety.
• Collaborate with developers to understand specifications and design effective test cases.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, QA) for integrated safety testing.
• Test Execution:
• Perform both manual and automated testing to detect and document defects.
• Execute regression tests to ensure new changes don’t affect existing functionality.
• Record test results and escalate bugs as necessary.
• Risk Analysis:
• Identify potential software risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Ensure safety-critical software components are thoroughly validated.
• Compliance & Standards:
• Ensure alignment with functional safety standards such as ISO 10218.
• Provide clear and detailed test documentation and reporting.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work closely with developers, test leads, and other stakeholders to align testing efforts.
• Communicate test findings clearly and offer actionable recommendations.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay current on industry trends in testing and functional safety.
• Continuously refine testing processes and tools to improve quality and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 1 year focused on safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in C++ for real-time and embedded applications.
• Strong knowledge of functional safety in industrial robotics.
• Hands-on experience with relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 10218, or Machinery Directive).
• Familiarity with safety development tools (e.g., static code analysis, unit testing, traceability tools).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Required Skills:

• C++