Embedded QA Engineer (Connectivity)

SQUAD; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonus

Loyalty bonus

UoP contract (Polish labour law)

Paid vacation and holidays

Private medical insurance

English language courses

Job summary

SQUAD is seeking a QA Engineer to join our team in Wroclaw. You will test embedded software, verify connectivity features, and ensure high-quality performance across wired and wireless networking technologies.

This role emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration, and sharing knowledge with cross-functional teams. You will analyze requirements, design test coverage, and maintain thorough test documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual testing experience with embedded systems.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and test documentation.
• Experience in Linux/UNIX environments, command-line tools and log analysis.
• Strong networking knowledge including OSI model and wired/wireless tech.
• Understanding of embedded systems principles and hardware-software interaction.
• Experience with bug tracking systems and defect management.
• Ability to root-cause failures across software, firmware and hardware.
• Good written and spoken English; able to collaborate across teams.
• Willingness to work from our office in Wroclaw.

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 maintenance and improvement of the Connectivity Lab and testing equipment.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded testing

Linux/UNIX

Networking fundamentals

Bug tracking

Team collaboration

English communication

On-site in Wroclaw

Job description

Team Summary

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.