Device Test & Automation Engineer

TechDigital Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group seeks a QA Engineer to perform functional, system, integration and regression testing of broadband gateways and connected devices. You will validate device functionality across firmware/software releases and test core gateway features like provisioning, connectivity, configuration, diagnostics and device management.

Additionally, you will perform end-to-end testing with gateways, network components, apps and backend services; troubleshoot issues by analyzing logs and test

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of software/QA testing experience, preferably with connected devices or networking equipment.
• Hands-on testing of broadband gateways, routers, modems, or similar embedded devices.
• Strong testing and troubleshooting methodologies for devices.
• Firmware/software validation and regression testing experience.
• Good understanding of IP networking concepts.
• Experience analyzing logs and troubleshooting issues.
• REST APIs and basic scripting experience.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with JIRA or similar defect tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, system, integration, and regression testing of broadband gateways and connected devices.
• Validate device functionality across different firmware and software releases.
• Test gateway features including provisioning, connectivity, configuration, diagnostics, and device management.
• Execute end-to-end testing involving gateways, network components, apps, and backend services.
• Troubleshoot device and connectivity issues by analyzing logs, behavior, and results.
• Collaborate with development and firmware teams to identify and reproduce defects.
• Conduct testing in hardware and lab environments with device setup and firmware upgrades.
• Gain hands-on experience with test automation; use PyTest, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Validate device communication via REST APIs, serial/UART, and other interfaces.
• Develop and execute test cases from product specs; maintain documentation & defect reports.
• Participate in defect triage and provide detailed technical information to teams.
• Support regression testing across firmware/product releases; extend test coverage with scripting.

Skills

QA testing experience

Embedded/connected devices

IP networking understanding

REST APIs troubleshooting

Linux/Unix familiarity

Agile environment

Test automation experience

Tools

PyTest

Selenium

JIRA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional, system, integration, and regression testing of broadband gateways and connected devices.
• Validate device functionality across different firmware and software releases.
• Test key gateway features including device provisioning, connectivity, configuration, diagnostics, and device management.
• Perform end-to-end testing involving gateways, network components, applications, and backend services.
• Troubleshoot device and connectivity issues by analyzing logs, device behavior, and test results.
• Work with development and firmware teams to identify, reproduce, and troubleshoot defects.
• Perform testing in hardware and lab environments, including device setup, configuration, firmware upgrades, and recovery scenarios.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation.
• Experience with PyTest, Selenium, or similar automation frameworks.
• Validate device communication through interfaces such as REST APIs, serial/UART, and other device-level interfaces.
• Develop and execute test cases based on product requirements and technical specifications.
• Maintain test documentation, test results, and defect reports using tools such as JIRA and test management systems.
• Participate in defect triage and provide detailed technical information to development teams.
• Support regression testing across new firmware and product releases.
• Use scripting and test automation where appropriate to improve test coverage and reduce repetitive manual testing.
• Work in an Agile environment with cross-functional engineering and QA teams.

Required Skills

• 4–5+ years of experience in software/QA testing, preferably involving connected devices or networking equipment.
• Hands‑on experience testing broadband gateways, routers, modems, set‑top boxes, or similar embedded/connected devices.
• Strong understanding of device testing and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience with firmware/software validation and regression testing.
• Good understanding of IP networking and connectivity concepts.
• Experience analyzing device/application logs and troubleshooting issues.
• Experience with REST APIs and basic scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA.