Software Test Architect (AI Enablement) for Embedded Systems in Heerbrugg

Keywords

• Test Automation
• Embedded Systems
• AI-Assisted Testing
• Quality Engineering
• CI/CD

Summary

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is seeking a Software Test Architect in Heerbrugg to drive AI-enabled testing and quality engineering for embedded systems.

Job Description

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is a global leader in measurement technologies with approximately 16,000 employees across 50 countries. Based in Heerbrugg, the team is looking for a Software Test Architect to advance AI-enabled quality engineering for embedded systems.

Your tasks

• Design and maintain test automation for embedded systems, including Yocto-based platforms and RTOS environments such as Zephyr.
• Build and manage lab infrastructure that enables local and remote access to embedded systems.
• Develop and apply API or contract-based automated testing methodologies.
• Integrate AI-assisted testing approaches such as automated test generation, self-healing automation, and intelligent test optimization.
• Utilize AI-driven quality analytics, predictive defect detection, and AI-supported defect analysis.
• Evaluate and adopt agentic AI engineering tools for QA workflows.
• Drive CI/CD integration and quality engineering practices across the development lifecycle.

Your profile

• Strong software development skills in Python or another high-level programming language; experience with C#/.NET or C++ is a plus.
• Expertise in testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration.
• Experience in test automation for embedded systems (Yocto, Zephyr/RTOS).
• Experience with API or contract-based automated testing.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted and AI-driven quality engineering tools.
• Strong communication skills, a very open personality, and a self-organized, proactive attitude focused on getting things done.