Lead Test Engineer

Dyson
Shenzhen
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Critical thinking","Structured problem-solving","Stakeholder communication","Strategic judgement","Independent work"]

Provide technical leadership and governance for partner-led SW/HW test activities from early risk assessment through validation and launch readiness. Define risk-based test strategies across software, electronics, and connected/AI/ML functionality, and deploy advanced test solutions to improve coverage and verification efficiency. Review supplier code, hardware design, and evidence, lead resolution of complex test issues, and maintain quality metrics and dashboards to ensure delivery confidence.

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Dyson
Dyson
2 months ago

Lead Test Engineer

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and governance for partner-led SW/HW test activities from early risk assessment through validation and launch readiness. Define risk-based test strategies across software, electronics, and connected/AI/ML functionality, and deploy advanced test solutions to improve coverage and verification efficiency. Review supplier code, hardware design, and evidence, lead resolution of complex test issues, and maintain quality metrics and dashboards to ensure delivery confidence.
Location: Shenzhen
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical leadership and governance for partner-led test activities across the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Dyson standards and internal Test & QA teams.
  • •Assess project scope, system architecture, and delivery risks to define robust, risk-based test strategies at project and programme level.
  • •Define and lead comprehensive test strategies and plans across software, electronics, and intelligent features (including AI/ML-related functionality), including automation and continuous test analysis for nightly builds.
  • •Lead integration test planning to validate third-party components, subsystems, and software releases effectively within complete Dyson product systems.
  • •Define and govern quality metrics and dashboards, review supplier implementation and test evidence, and lead resolution of complex test-related issues with root-cause understanding and sustainable improvements.

Key Requirements

  • •Strong hands-on capability in at least one scripting/programming language (Python, C, or C++), guiding technical discussions and assessing implementation quality.
  • •Deep experience with robotics, sensors, vision systems, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, AI, or connected-product technologies in complex consumer products or embedded systems.
  • •Advanced experience using test management and engineering collaboration tools such as Zephyr, Jira, Confluence, Stash, Git, and Bamboo.
  • •Extensive JDM/ODM experience, including more than four years leading partner test, quality governance, technical reviews, and delivery assurance.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Critical thinkingStructured problem-solvingStakeholder communicationStrategic judgementIndependent work
Languages:EnglishMandarin
Tech Stack:PythonCC++ZephyrJiraConfluenceStashGitBambooIoTWi-FiBluetoothAI/MLVision systemsEmbedded systemsReal-time operating systemsCloud

Company Brief

Dyson
Designs and manufactures innovative home appliances including vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, hand dryers, hair care products, and heaters using advanced engineering and proprietary technologies focused on performance and design.
Industry: Home Appliances
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: Malmesbury, United Kingdom
Founded: 1991
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