Software Quality Engineer - Manual Testing (Embedded Systems)

Luxoft; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Dental care

Life insurance

Internal mobility program

Job summary

Luxoft in Kraków seeks a Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) specializing in manual, component-level testing for video collaboration devices with embedded Android. You will validate components, interact with hardware in lab settings, and collaborate across engineering and product teams in a hybrid, on-site role in Kraków.

The position requires 3–5 years of hands-on testing experience, Linux/macOS fluency, and strong documentation skills. Polish and English are essential for daily work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level.
• Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products.
• Strong Linux/macOS terminal knowledge including SSH.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools.
• Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.
• Networking fundamentals understanding (IP addressing, connectivity).
• Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.
• Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).
• 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-level integration.
• Perform regression, exploratory, and ad hoc testing.
• Conduct functional testing with a focus on component behavior.
• Validate hardware–software interactions on real devices.
• Verify fixes and re-test defects with logs and evidence.
• Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and cases.
• Create and maintain test docs and Confluence pages.
• Collaborate with developers, automation engineers, and product owners.
• Identify component tests suitable for automation with the automation team.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded systems testing

Linux/macOS

Networking fundamentals

Documentation

Fluent English

Polish language

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

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.