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Junior Software Test Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

Corbin Engineering

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$66K - $85K/yr

We are seeking a junior mechanical engineer for our Beaverton office who will work with a competent ... software such as PIPE-FLO, Trane Trace, Autodesk CFD, or AutoPIPE. Additionally, you may provide ...

PLEXSYS

Senior Software Engineer

Camas, WA

$134K - $177K/yr

A Senior Software Engineer (SSE) is responsible for designing, developing, and modifying corporate ... Provide guidance to junior and intermediate engineers, assisting them with planning and ...

PLEXSYS

Senior Software Engineer

Camas, WA · On-site

$117K - $148K/yr

A Senior Software Engineer (SSE) is responsible for designing, developing, and modifying corporate ... Provide guidance to junior and intermediate engineers, assisting them with planning and ...

Rapta, Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$140K - $175K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Full-Time Position | Portland, Oregon About Us Rapta is revolutionizing ... Provide technical guidance to junior team members What We're Looking For * 10+ years of ...

Sunbelt Controls

Systems Software Engineer III

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$181K - $214K/yr

Develops, trains and coaches junior level Design Engineers and Systems Software Engineers on engineering concepts, applications, theories and standards. * Responsible for the systematic turnover of ...

Sunbelt Controls

Systems Software Engineer III

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$181K - $214K/yr

Develops, trains and coaches junior level Design Engineers and Systems Software Engineers on engineering concepts, applications, theories and standards. * Responsible for the systematic turnover of ...

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How much do junior software test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior software test engineer in Portland, OR is $100,263.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,400.00 and $101,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior software test engineer?

Junior Software Test Engineers are entry-level professionals responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications. They execute test cases, identify and document bugs, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Typically, they work under the guidance of senior testers or quality assurance leads and gradually build their skills in areas such as test automation, bug tracking, and software development life cycles. Their work is essential for delivering reliable and user-friendly software products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior software test engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Software Test Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development life cycles, test case design, and basic programming or scripting skills, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, automation frameworks such as Selenium, and knowledge of version control systems like Git are commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help you identify issues and collaborate effectively with developers. These competencies ensure software quality, minimize defects, and contribute to efficient, reliable product releases.

What are some common challenges faced by junior software test engineers when transitioning from manual to automated testing?

Junior Software Test Engineers often find the transition from manual to automated testing challenging due to the need to learn new programming languages and testing frameworks. Adapting to writing and maintaining test scripts, understanding version control systems, and troubleshooting automation failures can initially be overwhelming. However, most organizations provide mentorship, training resources, and collaboration opportunities with senior engineers to help ease this transition. Over time, developing these automation skills not only increases efficiency but also opens up further career advancement opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Junior Software Test Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $100,263 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Software/Firmware Validation Architect

Ampere Computing LLC

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description
Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and Edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we'd love to have you apply!
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Firmware/Software Test & Validation Architect to define, design, specify, and guide the implementation of our comprehensive test and validation strategy. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in establishing the robust quality and reliability framework for our reference development platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards for performance, reliability, and mission-critical applications. You will be the thought leader for validating the entire software stack - from firmware and device drivers to the operating system, AI runtimes, and critical application solutions - post-silicon, ensuring hardware-software co-verification and customer enablement.
What You'll Achieve:
  • Define the overarching test and validation strategy and roadmap for Firmware, Software, System, and Reference Solution layers of our Arm-based reference hardware platforms.
  • Architect the end-to-end test infrastructure, frameworks, and methodologies required to achieve robust, scalable, and automated testing across all firmware/software layers.
  • Drive the integration of Continuous Testing (CT) pipelines for all test phases.
  • Define methodologies for Fault Injection Testing (FIT) (HW-assisted, SW-based) to validate diagnostic coverage and failure mechanisms.
  • Specify requirements and guide the application of execution time/latency analysis for time-critical software components.
  • Design the strategy for simulation/emulation/virtual platform environments applicable to embedded firmware, software and applications.
  • Define the approach for robust automated AI regression and performance benchmarking, including identifying relevant inference benchmarks, designing custom test harnesses for our AI accelerators, and specifying critical KPIs (e.g. latency, throughput, power efficiency per TOPS).
  • Develop a strategy for test data management, including synthetic data generation and replay for AI model validation, focusing on edge cases and diverse scenarios.
  • Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to Firmware Verification, Software Verification, System Integration & Test, and Solution Validation teams.
  • Drive the selection and adoption of industry-leading test tools, simulators, analyzers, and methodologies.
  • Collaborate closely with Hardware Design, Firmware Development, Software Development, and Product Management teams to ensure alignment of test strategies with product requirements and customer needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, automation, and overall quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation of all test plans, results, and architectural decisions.
  • Contribute to the creation of customer-facing documentation, best practices, and SDK examples for testing and validation on the reference platform.

About You:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, , Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in embedded software/firmware test, verification, or validation, with at least 3-5 years in an Architect or Lead role defining strategy.
  • Demonstrated deep expertise in architecting firmware/software test and validation strategies for complex SoC and hardware platforms.
  • Proven experience with HIL/SIL simulation environments for embedded systems.
  • Expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g. Robot Framework, pytest), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, Gitlab/Github runners)
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, Linux/RTOS drivers and environments, and Arm-based architecture
  • Working knowledge of industry standards and hardware and software implementation related to I2C, I3C, PCIe, SPI, Ethernet, MCTP/PLDM, etc.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn and explore new technical frontiers.

In addition to the above, the following is also highly desirable:
  • Working knowledge of AI performance benchmarking for hardware accelerators, including experience with relevant methodologies and metrics.
  • Experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, and their deployment on server and edge devices.
  • Familiarity with security testing methodologies for embedded systems.
  • Experience in a customer-facing role, defining and supporting test strategies for partner companies.

What We'll Offer
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $225,500 and $338,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $237,000 and $356,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.
Benefit highlights include:
  • Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
  • Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
  • A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
#LI-Hybrid
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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