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Software Quality Engineer - Manual Testing (Embedded Systems)

Luxoft • Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

hybridfull-time
Posted Sep 3, 2026Apply by Oct 3, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) focused on manual, component-level testing for embedded Android devices.

**Stack/tools: **

  • Test/defect tracking: JIRA

  • Docs/knowledge base: Confluence

  • OS/terminal: Linux/macOS (SSH, system commands), logs

  • Device tools: ADB (Android debugging)

  • Automation collaboration (optional): Python-based automated test repositories

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Execute manual regression/exploratory/ad hoc component and subsystem tests; validate functional behavior and hardware-software interactions on real devices.

    • Analyze requirements/specs to define component-level test coverage; design/maintain test scenarios/cases and related documentation in Confluence.

    • Track and verify defects in JIRA with clear reproduction steps/evidence; collaborate with developers/automation/product on fixes and re-testing.

  • Must-have skills:

    • 3–5 years manual software testing (component/subsystem preferred)

    • Hands-on experience with embedded systems/hardware-related products

    • Strong Linux/macOS terminal/SSH usage; familiarity with embedded debugging tools

    • Networking fundamentals (connectivity, IP basics, basic diagnostics)

    • Ability to produce clear test documentation

    • English + Polish (spoken/written, B2)

    • Willingness to work hybrid, with on-site presence in Kraków

  • **Nice-to-hav

Full Description

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Project Description

  • Role: Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing.

  • Product: Video Collaboration devices with embedded Android operating system

  • Core Activity: Validating individual components and subsystems, ensuring high quality, reliability, and usability.

  • Interaction: Hands-on role combining software validation with real hardware interaction.

  • Location Requirement: Hybrid model, requires on-site presence in Kraków.

Responsibilities

A. Manual Testing & Component Validation

  • Execute manual, component-level test cases.

  • Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration.

Perform

  • *Regression testing

  • *Exploratory testing

  • *Ad hoc testing

  • Functional testing (strong focus on component behavior)

  • Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions.

  • Verify fixes and perform bug re-testing.

B. Test Design & Documentation

  • Analyze Requirements and technical specifications to define component-level test coverage.

  • Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and test cases.

  • Create and maintain test documentation, test scenarios, and knowledge base pages in Confluence.

  • Ensure test coverage aligns with product risks, component maturity, and sprint goals.

C. Defect Tracking & Collaboration

  • Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA.

  • Provide clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence related to specific components.

  • Collaborate closely with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles.

D. Technical & Environment Responsibilities

  • Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands).

  • Perform basic network-related activities (connectivity, configuration, troubleshooting).

  • Operate in Linux or macOS environments.

  • Interact directly with physical devices, cameras, and component-level test setups in the lab and local setup.

E. Automation Collaboration (Optional)

  • Cooperate with the automation team by contributing component-focused test ideas and scenarios to Python-based automated test repositories.

  • Identify component test cases suitable for automation based on manual testing results.

Mandatory Skills Description

  1. Experience: 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level.

  2. Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products.

  3. Linux/macOS: Strong working knowledge including terminal usage and SSH.

  4. Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools

  5. Tools: Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.

  6. Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics).

  7. Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.

  8. Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).

  9. Work Model: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.

Soft Skills

  1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a component-quality mindset.

  2. Attention to detail and ownership of assigned components.

  3. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  4. Proactive attitude and willingness to improve testing practices.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description

  • Basic experience or interest in Python-based test automation..

  • Experience testing camera, video, or multimedia components.

  • Understanding of CI/CD concepts from a QA perspective.

Languages

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Polish: B2 Upper Intermediate

Manual TestingEmbedded SystemsLinuxmacOSSSHADBJIRANetworking FundamentalsTest DesignRegression TestingExploratory TestingFunctional TestingConfluencePythonComponent ValidationDefect Tracking

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