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

Luxoft Poland; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft Poland is seeking a Software Quality Engineer with a strong emphasis on manual, component-level testing. The role involves validating software components for embedded video collaboration devices and ensuring reliable hardware interactions in a lab environment.

The position requires 3–5 years of hands-on manual testing, Linux/macOS proficiency, and English/Polish fluency. This hybrid role mandates on-site presence in Kraków, with collaboration across developers and QA teams to improve

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manual software testing experience.
• Hands-on testing of embedded systems or hardware-related products.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/macOS terminal usage.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual, component-level test cases.
• Validate software components and subsystems before integration.
• Perform regression, exploratory, and ad hoc testing.
• Conduct functional testing focusing on component behavior.
• Verify hardware–software interactions and re-test fixes.
• Create and maintain test documentation and scenarios in Confluence.
• Collaborate with developers, automation engineers, and product owners.

Skills

Manual testing

English proficiency

Polish proficiency

Linux command line

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Python-based test repos

Job description

Private Medical & Dental care & Life Insurance

MyBenefit program (sports card, well-being program etc.)

Internal Mobility program - possibility of rotation between projects, locations, accounts

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.

Key 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.

B. 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.

D. 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.

What is relevant to have

• 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.


• 8. Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).


• 9. Work Model: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.

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.

What is nice to have

• 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.