Role & seniority

Senior Embedded Instrument Control Software Tester

Stack/tools

Linux
Test automation
Agile development environment
Embedded software interacting with hardware

Top 3 responsibilities

Ensure system integrity: validate the integration of embedded software and hardware for reliability

Design and execute advanced test scenarios to uncover resilience gaps
Analyze logs/results to derive actionable insights and improve diagnostics and supportability
Own issue lifecycle from discovery to resolution with cross-functional teams
Act as a technical liaison between R&D and production, supporting complex troubleshooting
Deliver validated, high-quality work packages for smooth transitions to Service/Operations

Must-have skills

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering (BSc/MSc)
5–7+ years of testing experience in agile settings with software–hardware interactions
Proficient with Linux; strong test automation skills
Systematic thinker; ISTQB is a plus
Curious, analytical with strong communication to drive collaborative fixes
English fluency; German is advantageous for local collaboration

Nice-to-haves

ISTQB certification (optional)
German language skills

Location & work type

Basel, Switzerland
12-month contract, potential extension
100% workload
Up to 2 days/week remote
Team size: 5–10; standard hours

Full Description

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Basel is seeking a dedicated Senior Embedded Instrument Control SW Tester to join their team.

General Information

Duration: 12 months (initial contract)

Extension: Possible

Workload: 100%

Remote Work: Up to 2 days per week

Team Size: 5 - 10 members

Working Hours: Standard hours

Tasks & Responsibilities

Nurturing System Integrity: You will act as a guardian of our instrument’s quality, ensuring that the interplay between embedded software and hardware is seamless, robust, and reliable for our customers.

Creative Test Evolution: Instead of just following a script, you will design and develop thoughtful test scenarios that explore the system's resilience, helping us identify and resolve potential weaknesses long before they reach the field.

Transforming Data into Insight: You will listen to what the instruments are telling us by analyzing logs and results, turning raw data into meaningful improvements that enhance our diagnostic capabilities and long-term supportability.

Collaborative Problem-Solving: You will own the journey of an issue from discovery to resolution, working closely with cross-functional teams to verify that our solutions are as elegant as they are effective.

Bridge-Building across R&D: You will serve as a key technical partner between different development teams and production, using your deep system knowledge to provide clarity and support during complex troubleshooting phases.

Empowered Ownership of Quality: You will take pride in delivering validated, high-quality work packages, ensuring a smooth and confident transition of designs to our global partners in Service and Operations.

Must-Haves (Requirements)

A degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering () Min. 5-7+ years of experience in testing in agile environments, specifically where software meets hardware. () Proficient with Linux and have a strong foundation in test automation. While ISTQB certification is a plus, your ability to think systematically is what matters most. () A curious investigator who enjoys learning how things work under the hood. You communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring that technical findings lead to collaborative fixes () Fluency in English is required; German is a great advantage for local collaboration.