Software Quality Engineer – Manual Testing (Embedded Systems)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical & Dental care

Life Insurance

MyBenefit program

Internal Mobility program

Job summary

Luxoft Poland is seeking a Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) focused on manual, component‑level testing for video collaboration devices with embedded Android.

You will work hands-on with hardware in a hybrid Kraków setup, validating components, performing regression and exploratory tests, and collaborating with developers, automation engineers, and product owners to ensure high product quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on manual software testing experience, preferably at component/subsystem level.
• Hands-on testing of embedded hardware/software products.
• Strong Linux/macOS terminal skills and SSH familiarity.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools.
• Experience using JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, connectivity, basic diagnostics).
• Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.
• Fluency in English and Polish (written and spoken).
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual, component-level test cases and document results.
• Validate individual software components and subsystems before system integration.
• Perform regression, exploratory and ad hoc testing to ensure quality.
• Focus on component behavior and hardware-software interactions in real conditions.
• Verify fixes and re-test defects with clear reproduction steps and logs.
• Collaborate with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during cycles.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded systems

Linux/macOS

Networking basics

English & Polish

Tools

JIRA

Job 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.

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.

Opportunity for Poland-based candidates

• Tax‑deductible costs on a contract of employment for all development roles
• Stable employment based on an employment contract
• Private Medical & Dental care & Life Insurance
• MyBenefit program (sports card, well‑being program etc.)
• Internal Mobility program - possibility of rotation between projects, locations, accounts