Software Test-Focused Developer

Are you a Software Test Developer with a passion for quality, a sharp eye for edge cases, and a drive to ensure that what ships actually works? Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for curious, motivated engineers who are passionate about building reliable software and committed to raising the quality bar for everything their team delivers. Based in Austin, Texas, you will join a collaborative, diverse community and work as an integral member of a cross-functional Agile team focused on the development and delivery of Emerson's PACSystems technologies.

PACSystems is trusted by leading companies across discrete and hybrid manufacturing industries to safely and reliably control critical processes. In this role, you will be a critical voice for quality — partnering with developers, product owners, and domain experts to ensure that the client-side software engineers and operators depend on every day to perform reliably, correctly, and at the standard our customers expect.

Our team embraces modern development practices, including AI-assisted and spec-driven development methodologies, where structured specifications and intelligent tooling are used to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and reduce ambiguity. You will play an active role in shaping how those practices translate into test strategies, automated validation, and continuous quality improvement across the software lifecycle.

You will be part of an organization led by leaders who are deeply committed to technical excellence, Agile principles, and building an environment where engineers do their best work. If you are looking for a role where quality is not an afterthought but a first-class discipline, we want to hear from you.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL: 

• Collaborate - Champion a creative team atmosphere, participate in test reviews, and actively engage in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Take part in Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice with like-minded engineers.
• Partner with Domain Experts – Work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts in industrial automation to understand domain requirements and translate them into comprehensive, customer-focused test strategies.
• Contribute to Specifications – Support the authoring and review of structured software specifications, ensuring testability is built in from the start and that acceptance criteria are clear, measurable, and complete.
• Design and Execute Tests – Define, create, and execute system-level test cases from a customer perspective. Configure and maintain test environments, discover and isolate defects, document findings with precision, and validate that repaired issues are fully resolved.
• Automate – Build and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test scripts that strengthen the team's automation pipeline and contribute to a consistently release-ready product.
• Innovate – Apply AI-assisted and spec-driven development practices to test design and validation workflows, exploring how intelligent tooling can improve test coverage, reduce manual effort, and surface defects earlier in the development cycle.
• Iterate - Actively participate in retrospectives, measure the effectiveness of test processes, and bring forward ideas that improve quality outcomes, reduce overhead, and support the team's continuous improvement goals.
• Tech Savvy – Stay current on emerging testing tools, AI-enabled QA practices, and test automation frameworks, and look for opportunities to apply new skills to real problems.
• Always Curious – Ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take time to understand the full system before defining what good looks like. Treat every defect as a learning opportunity.
• Team Obsessed – Engage openly with your teammates, advocate for quality at every stage of delivery, and hold yourself and others accountable to shipping software that works.

WHO YOU ARE: You stay on top of new technologies and look for ways to apply it. You take time to ask questions and define the problem. You make learning a priority and a goal. You engage in collaborative planning and constantly look to improve your team and deliver results.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline

• 2+ years demonstrated proficiency in software testing principles, test case design, and defect lifecycle management OR

• Internship experience in software testing principles, test case design, and defect lifecycle management and a master’s degree in engineering, computer science or related STEM discipline

• Experience writing automated tests at the unit, integration, or system level

• Strong problem-solving skills and a genuine desire to understand complex systems

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
  • Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• Experience in software development or quality engineering in a related technical field
• Familiarity with Agile development practices using Scrum or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Experience designing and executing system-level or end-to-end test strategies for client software applications 
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing workflows or spec-driven test generation approaches
• Experience with test automation frameworks relevant to desktop or web application testing
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar
• Genuine interest in industrial automation, process control, or real-time systems

Our Culture & Commitment to You

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.  

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. 

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