Platform Test Engineer, L1

Zebra Technologies Sp. z o.o.; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Sp. z o.o. Poland is seeking a hands-on Software QA Engineer (Level 1) to join our smart camera engineering team. You will test software and hardware, write Python/Bash test helpers, and analyze logs on embedded Linux hardware.

You will collaborate with firmware and software developers, use agentic AI tools to brainstorm tests, and help ensure quality, reliability, and performance of next-generation intelligent vision platforms.

Qualifications

• Proactive problem solving and curiosity to identify break points.
• Experience navigating embedded Linux systems via command line.

Responsibilities

• System Testing: Execute functional, regression, and system-level tests on physical smart camera hardware and embedded Linux platforms.
• Test Automation: Write and maintain test helper scripts using Python and Bash to automate test execution and parse system logs.
• Log & System Analysis: Analyze system logs (journalctl, systemd status) and hardware outputs to isolate issues and document clear, reproducible bug reports.
• AI-assisted Testing: Actively use agentic AI tools to brainstorm test scenarios, write automated test code, and accelerate log analysis.
• Collaborative Debugging: Partner closely with firmware and software developers to reproduce bugs, verify fixes, and understand platform bring-up issues.

Skills

Linux basics

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Analytical mindset

Tools

journalctl

systemd

Job description

Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers and partners needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking a curious, hands-on Software QA Engineer (Level 1) to join our smart camera engineering team. In this role, you will help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our next-generation intelligent vision platforms. We're looking for an inquisitive troubleshooter with a strong creator instinct who is excited about testing both software and physical hardware. Rather than manually writing repetitive test cases or boilerplate scripts, we actively encourage you to leverage agentic AI tools to accelerate test case generation, scripting, and log analysis, allowing you to focus your energy on exploratory testing, edge cases, and finding critical system bottlenecks.

What We Do: We design and build intelligent, edge-based smart cameras featuring on-board Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that run hardware-accelerated image processing and vision algorithms.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• System Testing: Execute functional, regression, and system-level tests on physical smart camera hardware and embedded Linux platforms.
• Test Automation: Write and maintain test helper scripts using Python and Bash to automate test execution and parse system logs.
• Log & System Analysis: Analyze system logs (journalctl, systemd status) and hardware outputs to isolate issues and document clear, reproducible bug reports.
• AI-assisted Testing: Actively use agentic AI tools to brainstorm test scenarios, write automated test code, and accelerate log analysis.
• Collaborative Debugging: Partner closely with firmware and software developers to reproduce bugs, verify fixes, and understand platform bring-up issues.

Core Requirements

• Passion for Quality: A strong analytical mindset with a natural curiosity to find out "how things break."
• Linux Foundations: Comfortable navigating embedded Linux systems via the command line and basic familiarity with system management tools like systemd.
• Scripting Basics: Basic programming foundation in Python and Bash for automating simple tasks or parsing files.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent logical reasoning and a proactive attitude toward isolating complex issues.

Desirable Bonuses (Nice-to-Have)

• Familiarity with camera testing, image/video streaming, or exposure to testing NPU-based/machine learning features.
• Basic understanding of hardware interfaces, reading schematics, or using simple debug tools.
• Familiarity with the Yocto Project (e.g., how to flash an image to a device).

Incentive Compensation

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 5% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what's next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day.

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