
Software Quality Engineer – Manual Testing (Embedded Systems)
Luxoft • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
**Role & seniority: ** Software Quality Engineer (Regular); manual, component-level testing focus
**Product/Domain: ** Video collaboration devices with embedded Android OS (hardware + embedded software)
**Location & work type: ** Hybrid; required on-site in Kraków
**Stack/tools: **
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Manual testing: regression, exploratory, ad hoc, functional/component testing
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Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands)
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JIRA for defect tracking/re-testing
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Confluence for test documentation/knowledge base
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Networking basics (IP, connectivity diagnostics)
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Embedded/hardware interaction (lab devices, cameras, component setups)
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Optional automation contribution: Python-based automated test repositories
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Execute manual component-level test cases; validate components/subsystems before integration
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Analyze requirements/specs; design/maintain test scenarios/cases and documentation in Confluence
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Identify and track defects in JIRA, provide reproduction evidence, and verify fixes
**Must-have skills: **
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3–5 years manual software testing, preferably component/subsystem level
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Hands-on experience testing embedded/hardware-related products
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Strong Linux/macOS proficiency (terminal usage, SSH)
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Familiarity with embedded debugging and device interaction (Android/embedded, ADB)
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Networking fundamentals
Full Description
Project Description
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Role: Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing.
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Product: Video Collaboration devices with embedded Android operating system
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Core Activity: Validating individual components and subsystems, ensuring high quality, reliability, and usability.
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Interaction: Hands-on role combining software validation with real hardware interaction.
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Location Requirement: Hybrid model, requires on-site presence 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.
B Soft Skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a component-quality mindset.
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Attention to detail and ownership of assigned components.
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Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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Proactive attitude and willingness to improve testing practices.
(Opportunity for Poland-based candidates)
Benefits
- 💼 Tax-deductible costs on a contract of employment for all development roles
- 🔒 Stable employment based on an employment contract
- 🩺Private Medical & Dental care & Life Insurance
- 💰 Paid Referrals
- 🏋🏽 MyBenefit program (sports card, well-being program etc.)
- 🌎 Internal Mobility program - possibility of rotation between projects, locations, accounts
- 🎓 LuxTalent platform (webinars, training, courses)