Software Quality Engineer - Manual Testing (Embedded Systems)

Luxoft; Województwo małopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will execute manual tests, validate software components, and collaborate with developers and product owners to ensure reliable hardware–software integration in a lab environment.

The role follows a hybrid work model with on-site presence in Kraków, and requires strong English and Polish communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manual software testing experience, preferably at component or subsystem level.
• Hands-on testing of embedded systems or hardware-related products.
• Strong Linux/macOS knowledge, including terminal usage and SSH.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools.
• Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.
• Good networking understanding (IP addressing, connectivity, diagnostics).
• 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 integration.
• Perform regression, exploratory, and ad hoc testing.
• Conduct functional testing focused on component behavior.
• Validate hardware–software interactions in lab and real devices.
• Issue verification: reproduce defects, re-test fixes.
• Collaborate with developers, automation engineers, and product owners.

Skills

Manual testing

Embedded systems

Linux/macOS

Debugging tools

JIRA

Networking

Documentation

English & Polish

Hybrid Kraków

Job description

DXC Luxoft is a global IT services and consulting company, part of DXC Technology, delivering cutting-edge digital and software solutions worldwide. We partner with leading financial institutions and global enterprises, helping them transform and scale through modern technology.

Join a global community of engineers and be part of building impactful, modern technology solutions!

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.

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

• 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.

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.