Firmware QA Engineer

SQUAD Ukraine Limited; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance Bonus

Loyalty Bonus

Employment contract (UoP)

Private medical insurance

English classes

Job summary

SQUAD Ukraine Limited is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer with embedded systems testing expertise to ensure product quality prior to release. You will develop testing processes and mentor teammates across hardware, firmware and software interfaces.

You will execute complex tests, create test plans, report defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability. Based in Wrocław, you will join our Embedded QA team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual testing experience with embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC and SDLC methodologies.
• Hands-on in UNIX/Linux environments and embedded principles.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work from our office in Wroclaw.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to test execution for high-complexity tasks as part of a global team.
• Create, maintain, and execute test cases, test plans, and QA documentation.
• Report bugs, investigate defects, identify risks, and validate fixes.
• Review test documentation and mentor teammates.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve QA processes.
• Participate in bug triage, task allocation, and Go/No-Go meetings.
• Communicate testing status and test results to stakeholders.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded systems testing

QA/QC principles

Test documentation

UNIX/Linux

Networking concepts

Root-cause analysis

English communication

Job description

Our Embedded QA team specializes in end-to-end and firmware testing of embedded systems, including video streaming, to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of the product lineups. We validate end-to-end user scenarios through rigorous testing that reflects real-world conditions. Working closely with SDET, Engineering, Product, and other QA teams, we proactively identify issues and provide actionable insights to improve system stability and user satisfaction.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Engineer familiar with embedded systems testing to handle high-complexity tasks. You will be responsible for ensuring product and software quality prior to release, building and improving testing processes, creating complex test documentation and test plans, and mentoring team members across hardware, backend, and app interfaces.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Contribute to test execution for high-complexity tasks as part of a global team.
• Create, maintain, and execute test cases, test plans, and QA documentation for complex tasks.
• Report bugs, investigate defects in depth, identify and highlight risks, and validate fixes.
• Review test documentation prepared by team members and provide guidance and mentoring when needed.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve QA processes across projects.
• Participate in bug triage, task allocation, project planning, and Go/No-Go meetings.
• Communicate testing status, identified risks, and test results to project stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in manual testing, with hands-on experience testing embedded systems.
• Deep understanding of QA/QC principles, SDLC, and testing methodologies.
• Strong experience in manual software testing and test results analysis.
• Experience in requirements analysis and test documentation creation.
• Experience in UNIX/Linux environments and understanding of embedded systems principles.
• Understanding of network principles.
• Ability to root-cause failures across software, firmware, and hardware.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work from our office in Wrocław.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of Python and Bash.
• Experience with Wi-Fi / 802.11 protocols.
• Experience in QA activities planning and technical report creation.
• Knowledge of QA and domain standards.

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.