We’re looking for a Hardware Test Automation Engineer to join our team to help develop and maintain automated systems that validate our hardware products. With experience in test equipment, scripting, and embedded systems, you'll ensure our products are reliable, high-performing, and ready to scale.

About Yoto

Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like this one.

• Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000.
• Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK&I by revenue growth.
• Featured in Bloomberg’s 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50.
• Named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020.
• We’re 180+ employees spread across the UK, US, France, Australia, Canada, Singapore and China.. and growing!

We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it! 

Yoto’s Hardware Team

We are a small team with a lot of experience and passion for developing connected consumer audio products, taking them from concept through to mass production. We work closely with our internal embedded OS development and product teams, key third party suppliers and our design and manufacturing partners. We are focused on designing reliable, easy to use, innovative and fun products using the latest technologies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement automated test setups for both board-level and system-level hardware validation.
• Develop test scripts and frameworks to carry out regression, performance, and functional testing of hardware and embedded systems.
• Integrate lab equipment - including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and data acquisition systems - into automated test workflows.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support automated testing of key product features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, audio, sensors, displays, power management, battery and charging circuits.
• Analyse test results, identify root causes of failures, and support troubleshooting and resolution.
• Maintain clear documentation of test plans, procedures and outcomes.
• Help improve our test infrastructure and processes on an ongoing basis.
• Contribute to the development of factory test and bring-up automation when needed.
  

What you’ll bring:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in hardware validation or test automation, ideally in consumer electronics or a similar industry.
• Proficiency in test automation using Python/Python Qt or similar scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience operating and scripting control for lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, power meters, etc.).
• Practical skills in soldering, wiring, and basic jig fabrication.
• A good understanding of digital and analogue circuits.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller interfaces (e.g. UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO).
• Experience with version control tools (e.g. Git) and test result tracking.
• Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and a collaborative approach.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage priorities and drive tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-level automation platforms.

• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other test software tools.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and hardware test integration (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI).

 

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 based on experience. We never want to miss out on great candidates, so don’t let our banding put you off reaching out - there’s sometimes flexibility for the right fit!

What you can expect from Yoto:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working with a choice based approach - we would love you to come into the office as much as possible, with a minimum of once a week, ideally 2-3 times a week for this specific role. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.
• Financial: Generous share option programme so you’ll be invested in Yoto’s success. Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical.
• Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children.
• People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development.
• Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest!

Equity and Diversity

At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.

We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated.

We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators (check out our DEI selection), and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet.

Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page (careers.yotoplay.com or careers.yotoplay.com/en). All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system.