
Software Quality Engineer
Luxoft • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
**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: **
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Execute manual regression, exploratory, ad hoc, and functional tests at component/subsystem level, including hardware-software interaction validation on real devices.
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Design and maintain test scenarios/cases based on requirements and component risk; ensure coverage aligns with sprint goals.
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Report, track, and verify defects in JIRA with clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence; coordinate with dev/automation/product.
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Must-have Skills:
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3–5 years manual testing experience, preferably component/subsystem level
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Hands-on experience testing embedded systems / hardware-related products
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Strong Linux/macOS terminal proficiency (SSH) and debugging familiarity for embedded environments
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Networking fundamentals (connectivity troubleshooting, IP concepts)
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Ability to write structured test documentation
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English + Polish fluency (spoken/written)
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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
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Execute manual, component-level test cases.
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Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration.
Perform
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*Regression testing
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*Exploratory testing
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*Ad hoc testing
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Functional testing (strong focus on component behavior)
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Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions.
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Verify fixes and perform bug re-testing.
B. Test Design & Documentation
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Analyze Requirements and technical specifications to define component-level test coverage.
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Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and test cases.
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Create and maintain test documentation, test scenarios, and knowledge base pages in Confluence.
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Ensure test coverage aligns with product risks, component maturity, and sprint goals.
C. Defect Tracking & Collaboration
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Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA.
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Provide clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence related to specific components.
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Collaborate closely with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles.
D. Technical & Environment Responsibilities
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Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands).
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Perform basic network-related activities (connectivity, configuration, troubleshooting).
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Operate in Linux or macOS environments.
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Interact directly with physical devices, cameras, and component-level test setups in the lab and local setup.
E. Automation Collaboration (Optional)
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Cooperate with the automation team by contributing component-focused test ideas and scenarios to Python-based automated test repositories.
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Identify component test cases suitable for automation based on manual testing results.
Mandatory Skills Description
A. Required:
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Experience: 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level.
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Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products.
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Linux/macOS: Strong working knowledge including terminal usage and SSH.
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Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools
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Tools: Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.
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Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics).
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Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.
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Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).
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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