Quality Assurance Engineer (m/w/d)

Advantest · Boeblingen, Germany

Last updated Jul 18, 2026 · View original posting

Software quality auditor responsible for conducting feature audits of software development processes, assessing training needs, and driving process improvements while supporting problem-solving methodologies in a complex multi-team environment.

Full Description

Conduct comprehensive feature auditing of software development processes and corresponding work products following our internal guidelines and ensure that all activities comply with our policies, standards, and best practices.
Assess training needs and gaps within teams related to software engineering practices, act as a coach for the teams to help them resolve their audit findings and prevent further issues, and facilitate connections between teams and team coaches to address more complex issues and identified gaps.
Analyze trends in audit findings, identify potential areas for improvement in existing processes, practices and tools and communicate those improvement opportunities to our internal process definition organization
Be part of Quality Improvement initiatives, driving process and tool enhancements in a complex environment with contributions from several teams and locales
Provide support on the problem-solving methods, such as 8D Problem solving and Deep Root Cause Analysis

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information technology, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or similar areas
Proven track record of experience in Software Engineering or Software Test to enable day-to-day exchange with the engineers
Positive experience in application of effective engineering processes, practices and supporting tools, delivering high standard of quality
Knowledge of Python or alternative scripting languages and experience with SQL to support audits automation
Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
You are a driver for change and enthusiastic about people, tools, and processes
Experience working in agile setups is a plus.
Interest in automation and data-driven quality improvement is welcomed.
Knowledge of or experience with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and related regulatory requirements is considered a bonus.
Experience with software quality or regulatory standards in safety- or security-relevant environments (e.g. automotive, medical, industrial) is a bonus.
Strong English writing and communications skills to work effectively with engineers of different backgrounds, cultures, and prior experiences and to compile necessary process documentation
Good German proficiency is welcomed

Requirements

Education: BACHELOR

Required

8D Problem SolvingEnglish (Technical Writing)Interpersonal CommunicationProblem-solvingPythonRoot-Cause AnalysisSoftware DesignSQLTest system software

Preferred

Agile methodologiesAutomation workflowsCyber Resilience Act (CRA)Data-driven Quality ImprovementEnglish LanguageRegulatory Governance FrameworksSoftware Quality Standards

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