Test Engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Staff Software Verification Test Engineer - Onsite

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The staff engineer will develop and execute test plans for assay algorithms, working closely with the R&D team to ensure the accuracy and reliability of these algorithms through rigorous testing and...

Lead Software Test Engineer (Multiple Openings)

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Title: Lead Software Test Engineer (Multiple Openings) Job Duties: Perform manual and automated system, regression, and usability testing using Selenium, Cypress, and TestNG; Conduct API testing...

Fastener Test Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Position: Fastener Test Engineer Location: Fremont, CA....

Systems Test Engineer (Motor Control Lab)

  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

case documentation experienced a plus Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)....

NPI Test Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

If you're passionate about test automation, continuous improvement, and working on cutting-edge technology, we'd love to hear from you....

Systems Test Engineer, Sensing

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Write reusable, high quality, sensor data analysis and test automation software (Python and/or C++) Develop cohesive verification and validation plans, including test plans Analyze test data and communicate...

Forward-Deployed Test Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

on platform improvementsCreate and maintain customer-facing technical documentation and implementation guidesTo succeed in this role, you'll need:Software development background with experience in test...

Electrical Design, Analysis and Test Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Electronic Systems Design, Analysis, and Test Engineer for current and emerging programs across the St....

HW Test Engineer, Senior (Infotainment)

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures for Infotainment, Connectivity, and Vehicle Access systems....

Senior RF Test Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The RF (Design/Test/homologation) Engineer will Define test plans, procedures and maintain regulatory specifications....

Staff Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Network Communications

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Systems Integration and Test Engineer working on Network Communications (NetComms) will be responsible for complete end to end integration testing of vehicle network architecture down to the physical...

Technical Lead - Automation Test Engineer

  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago

Analyzing user stories and requirements to create comprehensive automated functional/system, integration, component, and regression tests....

Embedded Software Test Engineer

  • Brisbane, CA (12 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (12 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

What You'll Do: Create test plans, write automated and manual test cases, and execute verification tests based on software requirements and specifications Triage defects from opening to closure....

PCBA Test Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: Design and develop test automation infrastructure for regression testing, stress testing, and collecting runtime analytics of PsiQuantum's electronics control systems....

Hardware Test Engineer

  • San Bruno, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Bruno, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About This Role As a Hardware Test Engineer at Mill, you will be responsible for creating and overseeing the tests used to verify and validate the next generation of Mill's dry and grind technology....

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Salary for Test Engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Test Engineers in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
24.9%
High School or GED
10.3%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Test Engineers in Oakland, CA
4-6 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
22.2%
1-2 years
18.5%
2-4 years
18.5%
None
11.1%
6-8 years
7.4%



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