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Software Quality Engineer – Manual Testing (Embedded Systems)

Luxoft • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

hybridfull-time
Posted Oct 5, 2026Apply by Nov 4, 2026

**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: **

  • Manual testing: regression, exploratory, ad hoc, functional/component testing

  • Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands)

  • JIRA for defect tracking/re-testing

  • Confluence for test documentation/knowledge base

  • Networking basics (IP, connectivity diagnostics)

  • Embedded/hardware interaction (lab devices, cameras, component setups)

  • Optional automation contribution: Python-based automated test repositories

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Execute manual component-level test cases; validate components/subsystems before integration

  • Analyze requirements/specs; design/maintain test scenarios/cases and documentation in Confluence

  • Identify and track defects in JIRA, provide reproduction evidence, and verify fixes

**Must-have skills: **

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

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

  • Strong Linux/macOS proficiency (terminal usage, SSH)

  • Familiarity with embedded debugging and device interaction (Android/embedded, ADB)

  • Networking fundamentals

Full Description

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

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.

B 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.

(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)
Manual Software TestingComponent-Level TestingEmbedded Systems TestingLinuxmacOSSSHADBJIRARegression TestingExploratory TestingFunctional TestingTest Case DesignDefect TrackingNetworking FundamentalsTest DocumentationHardware-Software Validationmulti-location

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