Device Test & Automation Engineer - Ztek Consulting

OpenTalent; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a QA/Software Tester with 4–5 years of experience focused on embedded and connected devices. The role involves hands-on testing of broadband gateways, routers, modems, and set-top boxes, with emphasis on device validation, log analysis, and regression testing in IP networking contexts.

Candidates should be proficient in debugging and troubleshooting methodologies for embedded systems and connected devices, contributing to robust quality assurance cycles.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in software/QA testing.
• Hands-on testing of embedded/connected devices (gateways, routers, modems, set-top boxes).
• 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.

Skills

Software/QA testing

Embedded/connected devices testing

Device testing methodologies

Firmware validation

Regression testing

IP networking

Logs analysis

Job description

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 a…