Software Quality Engineer – Manual Testing (Embedded Linux/Android Systems)

Luxoft Poland; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft Poland in Kraków is seeking a Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing for embedded Android-based video collaboration devices. This hands-on role combines software validation with real hardware interaction in a hybrid work model.

You will design, execute, and document test scenarios, work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools, and collaborate with developers, automation engineers, and product owners to ensure high quality,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manual software testing experience.
• Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware.
• Strong Linux/macOS terminal skills.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools.
• Experience using JIRA for defect tracking.
• Solid documentation and ability to create test plans.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual, component-level test cases.
• Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration.
• Perform regression testing, exploratory testing, and ad hoc testing.
• Functional testing with emphasis on component behavior.
• Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions.
• Verify fixes and re-test defects.
• Test design and documentation: analyze requirements, define coverage, and create test scenarios and cases.
• Create and maintain test documentation and knowledge bases in Confluence.
• Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA.
• Collaborate with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles.
• Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools and basic networking activities.
• Interact with physical devices, cameras, and test setups in lab environments.
• Contribute to automation ideas and scripts for Python-based repositories.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded systems

Linux/macOS

Networking basics

Test documentation

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

JIRA

Job description

hybrid work: 2 days from the office - Bonarka, Puszkarksa street

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. Open only to candidates based in Kraków.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
  • 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.
• 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.
  • 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

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.

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.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Basic experience or interest in Python-based test automation..
• Experience testing camera, video, or multimedia components.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts from a QA perspective.