Enthusiastic about automation? Do you like coding in Python? Do you excel in software testing and automation practices?

Join us to raise the limits of our testing software and contribute to new ways of testing in an agile environment where opinions, ideas, and knowledge have no boundaries.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join our cutting-edge QA Automation team in Kongens Lyngby or Struer, Denmark.

Key responsibilities

Designing and developing new Labgrid based auto-test frameworks to provide test coverage on expansive projects, including high-end audio and visual based luxury products built upon modern embedded software platforms.
Communicate continuously with the software development teams and explore test and automation needs and issues to create the right solutions.
Collaborate with fellow developers to ensure that the developed software fits the needs and remains continuously relevant and efficient.
Build robust test solutions, ensure high quality standards and make a significant impact on our next generation of products.

What you bring
We imagine that you are newly graduated or possess 1-2 years of experience. We seek someone with a keen interest in writing intelligent automation programs in collaboration with our embedded platform developers that can validate our products and ensure that they meet our benchmark quality standard.

You enjoy working with testing principles and dedicating yourself to product quality. As a person, you have a real desire to pick apart our processes, software, and products to explore and understand them and effectively ensure the right test systems.

Moreover, you have:
Hands-on experience with software development focusing on writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code that aligns with Agile development and testing principles. Understanding of software architecture and design principles will be a plus.
Practical knowledge in building automation infrastructure that includes Linux based hardware, networking equipment like routers and switches, power distribution units, audio sound cards, digital power/watt meters etc. The ability to make hardware integrations using native and third-party Python libraries will be a plus.
Understanding of Dev Ops CI/CD setup, infrastructure as code in an enterprise grade software development environment.
The ability to learn new technologies and modern practices and apply them in daily work.
Understanding of common network protocols like TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP etc and wireless communication protocols like Wifi, Bluetooth, BLE etc.
Knowledge of test management, scoping, planning, and reporting. Familiarity with shift-left and continuous testing concepts will be a plus.
Fluency in English is mandatory.

Technical skills:
Python and shell scripting to write automation framework libraries and scripts.
HTTP(S) RESTful APIs and clients with understanding of Open API specifications.
Git/Git Hub or similar source control tools.
Docker, or similar containerization technology.
Github Actions, Workflows and Runners or similar integration tool for CI/CD.
Ansible or similar configuration management and task automation tool.
Hands-on experience with Linux environment.
Visual Studio Code and familiarity with dev contianers.
Jira or similar project management tool.
Experience with Labgrid will be a plus.
Experience using and setting up audio hardware in test setup will be a plus.

What we offer
You will be part of a team that values software testing activities and adheres to the highest best practices in developing and maintaining high quality automation tests for our latest Audio platform software. You will be working closely with enthusiastic and dedicated professionals, using tools and technologies like Docker, Git, Github, and Github Actions, Ansible etc., to maintain and innovate our test automation ecosystem.

You can look forward to becoming an important member of our agile software development setup with sprints and daily stand-ups. In our Scrum Teams, we encourage team members to learn through experiences, self-organize while working on a problem, and reflect on their wins and losses to continuously improve.

With approximately 1.000 employees, Bang & Olufsen is an agile company that gives room for individual flexibility and decision-making. Our hierarchy is flat, and our communication is open and trustworthy. We believe in mutual respect and that constructive feedback makes us grow as professionals and as a company, and we have a genuine interest in learning from each other.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package.
Location: Kongens Lyngby, Denmark; Struer, Denmark.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Travel: Approx. 5%

How to apply
Submit your CV and application in English by pressing the ‘Apply’ button. Applications are assessed continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and no later than 25th September 2024.

At Bang & Olufsen, we believe in equal opportunities for all. We encourage applicants to focus on their qualifications, skills, and experience when submitting their CVs. Please refrain from including personal information such as photographs. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to succeed. If you see yourself in the position and believe you have the potential to support build B&O's future, even if you don't meet all the requirements, we sincerely encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact our TA Specialist, Grant Stevens-Bulmer on GRSB@bang-olufsen.dk. Please do not send your CV and application to this e-mail directly as these will not be taken into consideration.

Read more about our recruitment process and explore your career opportunities within Bang & Olufsen here.

Bang & Olufsen has for more than 99 years developed luxury audio products that change moods and inspire minds. With offices in Denmark (headquartered in Struer) and the rest of the world, Bang & Olufsen is determined to create products that push the boundaries of audio technology. To this day, every product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design and unrivalled craftmanship.