Embedded QA Engineer (Connectivity)

SQUAD Ukraine Limited; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual reviews

Performance Bonus

Loyalty Bonus

UoP contract

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

English classes

Knowledge hubs

Job summary

SQUAD Ukraine Limited is seeking a QA Engineer with a strong technical background in embedded software testing. The role involves hands-on testing, developing test coverage for connectivity features, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality.

You will work from our Wrocław office, perform test planning and reporting, and contribute to maintaining testing infrastructure and documentation. Strong Linux/Unix, networking, and English communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual testing experience on embedded systems.
• Experience with test planning, test cases, and traceability.
• Proficient in Linux/UNIX and command-line tools.
• Strong knowledge of OSI model and wired/wireless networking.
• Understanding of embedded systems principles.
• Ability to root-cause failures across software, firmware, and hardware.
• Good communication skills and English fluency.
• Willingness to work from the Wrocław office.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis for embedded device functionality in the connectivity domain.
• Design and maintain test coverage for new features and device functionality.
• Analyze and improve existing test coverage.
• Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test reports, and traceability matrices.
• Execute test cases according to established test plans.
• Report, track, and support defect resolution throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare and communicate test execution reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new functionality and enhance existing features.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Connectivity Lab and testing equipment, including Wi-Fi infrastructure, cellular base stations, and related hardware.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded testing

Linux/UNIX

Networking fundamentals

Test documentation

Bug tracking systems

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Tools

Bug tracking systems

Job description

Our team specializes in testing complex embedded systems for high-performance video capture, streaming, and CV/AI-driven processing. We support two key efforts: developing a next-generation, highly secure video camera product and sustaining our market-leading product line. We deliver comprehensive quality assessment across the entire stack — from embedded firmware and operating systems to networking and application software — with security and reliability at the core of everything we do.

Job Summary

We are looking for a QA Engineer with a strong technical background, hands-on experience testing embedded software, and solid knowledge of wired and wireless networking technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning new technologies, continuously improving their skills, and sharing knowledge with others.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform requirements analysis for embedded device functionality in the connectivity domain.
• Design and maintain test coverage for new features and device functionality.
• Analyze and improve existing test coverage.
• Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test reports, and traceability matrices.
• Execute test cases according to established test plans.
• Report, track, and support defect resolution throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare and communicate test execution reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new functionality and enhance existing features.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Connectivity Lab and testing equipment, including Wi-Fi infrastructure, cellular base stations, and related hardware.

Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in manual testing, with hands-on experience testing embedded systems.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and experience creating test documentation
• Experience in Linux/UNIX environments, including command-line tools and log analysis.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, wired and wireless networking technologies.
• Understanding of embedded systems principles
• Experience with bug tracking systems
• Ability to root-cause failures across software, firmware, and hardware
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work from our office in Wrocław.

Nice to have

• Experience testing networking or IoT devices
• Experience with cellular networking technologies (3G, LTE), GNSS, BLE, LoRa, LMR
• Network security knowledge (Firewalls, VPN, Wireless security, traffic encryption)
• Experience with audio/video data streaming
• Linux scripting with Bash, Zsh, and Python.

We offer multiple benefits that include

• The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member
• Competitive salary packages with performance-based annual reviews
• Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company
• Employment via Contract of Employment (UoP) in complete alignment with Polish Labour Law
• Guaranteed paid vacation, public holidays, and medical leaves as per statutory regulations
• Continuous growth and development opportunities through internal knowledge hubs, corporate courses, and free English classes
• Comprehensive private medical insurance to supplement your standard NFZ coverage.