Software Quality Engineer - Manual Testing (Embedded Systems)

Luxoft; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical & Dental care

Life Insurance

Internal Mobility program

Job summary

Luxoft in Kraków is seeking a skilled Software Quality Engineer (Regular) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing for video collaboration devices running embedded Android. You will validate components, work closely with developers and product owners, and interact with physical devices in lab environments while rotating across projects in a hybrid setup in Kraków.

Responsibilities include executing manual tests, regression/exploratory/adhoc testing, and documenting results with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manual software testing experience, preferably at component/subsystem level.
• Hands-on testing of embedded systems or hardware-related products.
• Strong Linux/macOS terminal skills (SSH).
• Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools.
• Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.
• Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics).
• Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.
• Fluent in English and Polish (speaking and writing).
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual, component-level test cases.
• Validate software components and subsystems before system integration.
• Perform regression, exploratory, and ad hoc testing.
• Conduct functional testing with emphasis on component behavior.
• Validate hardware-software interactions in real-world conditions.
• Verify fixes and re-test defects.
• Analyze requirements to define test coverage.
• Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and cases.
• Document tests and reproduce steps with logs and evidence.
• Collaborate with developers, automation engineers and product owners during cycles.
• Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools and basic networking tasks.
• Interact with cameras and device test setups in lab environments.
• Contribute component-focused ideas to Python-based automation repositories.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded systems

Linux/macOS

Debugging tools

JIRA

Networking basics

Test documentation

English & Polish

Hybrid on-site Kraków

Tools

SSH

Python (automation)

CI/CD concepts

Job description

Private Medical & Dental care & Life Insurance covered

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

...and more!

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:

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.

Mandatory Skills Description:

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.
• 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.

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 Description:

• 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.