Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 hiring is now open in Hyderabad for a Software Test Engineer I role (Job ID R-01356608), a standard Monday-to-Friday office position for Bachelor’s graduates with 0–2 years of experience.
Job Summary
About the Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 role
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Software Test Engineer I in Hyderabad under Job ID R-01356608. The Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 role sits in Research & Development and puts you on software that supports real scientific work – from mass spectrometry instruments to laboratory automation systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, ensuring the software meets high quality standards. It is a rare testing role where the thing you are testing controls actual laboratory hardware.
Eligibility and preferred fields of study
Thermo Fisher requires a Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of experience. The preferred fields of study are unusually broad: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field. That means science graduates with programming ability are genuinely in scope for Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026, not just CS students. ISTQB or an equivalent software testing certification is preferred but not mandatory.
Technical skills for Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026
You will need strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and quality control processes, plus proficiency in a programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript. Thermo Fisher lists experience with test automation tools including Selenium, TestComplete, and JUnit, expertise in writing and executing test plans, test cases, and test protocols, and experience with defect tracking and test management systems such as JIRA, TestRail, or ALM. Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, version control with Git, and performance and API testing all feature in the Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 requirements.
Why this Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 role stands out
Most fresher QA roles test web apps. This one tests software that runs mass spectrometry instruments and laboratory automation systems, which means the domain knowledge you build is genuinely scarce and hard to acquire elsewhere. Thermo Fisher also notes that experience with laboratory equipment testing is a plus, so any lab exposure from your degree becomes a real advantage rather than irrelevant background. For a science graduate who codes, Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 is one of the better-fitting openings on the market.
Selection process
Thermo Fisher has not published a round-by-round process for R-01356608. For entry-level QA roles, expect a resume screen, a technical round covering testing fundamentals, test case design, and your programming language, a practical discussion on automation tooling and defect workflow, and a behavioural round on working in a matrix organisation – something the listing names explicitly. Candidates for Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 should be ready to write test cases for a given scenario on the spot.
Documents required
Keep an updated resume ready (build one free with the Resume Builder) along with Class X and XII marksheets, all semester mark sheets, your degree or provisional certificate, a government photo ID, and a passport-size photograph. If you hold an ISTQB certificate, attach it – it is listed as preferred and few Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 applicants will have one.
Preparation tips
Learn test case design techniques properly – equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision tables – because these come up in almost every QA interview and most candidates answer them vaguely. Get hands-on with Selenium and one language, ideally Python. Understand the defect lifecycle and be able to walk through raising, triaging, and closing a bug in JIRA. Learn what API testing involves and try Postman. Run at least two timed mock rounds with the free aptitude practice tests on Freshershunt and rehearse a 90-second self-introduction before your Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 interview.
How to apply for Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026
Click Apply Now on this page, or open the official Thermo Fisher careers portal and open Job ID R-01356608 (Software Test Engineer I, Hyderabad). The listing went live on 8 August 2026, so apply early. Browse more live openings on the companies hiring freshers hub.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific describes its mission as enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The company develops solutions for challenges including protecting the environment and advancing scientific research, and provides its global teams with resources to pursue individual career goals while taking science a step beyond – the environment a Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 hire joins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 role?
Thermo Fisher Software Test Engineer 2026 refers to the Software Test Engineer I opening (Job ID R-01356608) in Hyderabad, testing software for mass spectrometry instruments and laboratory automation systems.
What qualification is required?
A Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience. Preferred fields include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics.
Can science graduates apply?
Yes. Thermo Fisher explicitly lists Chemistry, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics among preferred fields, so science graduates with testing and programming skills are in scope.
Which tools should I know?
Selenium, TestComplete and JUnit for automation, JIRA, TestRail or ALM for defect and test management, Git for version control, plus Python, Java or JavaScript.
Is ISTQB certification mandatory?
No. ISTQB or an equivalent software testing certification is listed as preferred, not required.
What is the work schedule?
Standard Monday to Friday, in an office environment, based in Hyderabad.
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