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Software Quality Engineer

Luxoft • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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

**Role & Seniority: ** Software Quality Engineer (Regular) with strong focus on manual, component-level testing

**Product/Domain: ** Video collaboration devices running an embedded Android OS (hardware + embedded software)

**Stack/Tools: ** Manual component testing; Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, system commands, logs); JIRA (defect tracking); Confluence (test documentation/knowledge base); Python-based automation repos (optional collaboration); networking basics (IP/connectivity diagnostics)

**Top 3 Responsibilities: **

  • Execute manual regression, exploratory, ad hoc, and functional tests at component/subsystem level, including hardware-software interaction validation on real devices.

  • Design and maintain test scenarios/cases based on requirements and component risk; ensure coverage aligns with sprint goals.

  • Report, track, and verify defects in JIRA with clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence; coordinate with dev/automation/product.

  • Must-have Skills:

    • 3–5 years manual testing experience, preferably component/subsystem level

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

    • Strong Linux/macOS terminal proficiency (SSH) and debugging familiarity for embedded environments

    • Networking fundamentals (connectivity troubleshooting, IP concepts)

    • Ability to write structured test documentation

    • English + Polish fluency (spoken/written)

Full 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. Open only to candidates based in Kraków.

Responsibilities

Key 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

A. Required:

  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.

What do we offer our employees 👩 ⚕️ LuxMed healthcare, including dental care and life insurance 🏋🏽 ♀️ MyBenefit program (sports card, wellness program, etc. 🏠 Remote (or hybrid) work 🖋 Stable employment under an employment contract 🏦 Special banking service 💻 Equipment, such as a laptop and monitor

Manual TestingComponent ValidationEmbedded SystemsLinuxmacOSSSHADBJIRANetworking FundamentalsTest DesignRegression TestingExploratory TestingEnglish FluencyPolish FluencyConfluencePythonmulti-location

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