QA Lead – Embedded Devices

GlobalLogic; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Work from home options

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

GlobalLogic is seeking a QA professional with 4–6 years of experience in embedded systems within consumer electronics. You will implement test plans, develop test cases, and analyze results to ensure high-quality hardware-software integrations. The role emphasizes hands-on testing and improving automation within CI/CD pipelines.

Education required includes a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE/Math. The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of QA experience in embedded systems within consumer electronics.
• Strong knowledge of QA principles and testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems concepts and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for embedded devices.
• Create and maintain test cases for functional, performance, and reliability testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and troubleshoot issues to ensure product quality.
• Maintain automated test scripts and CI/CD integration for embedded software.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Embedded systems testing

Test automation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/Math

Tools

Test automation frameworks

Job description

• Implement comprehensive test plans and strategies for embedded consumer electronic devices.
• Develop and execute detailed test cases for functional, performance, and reliability testing of hardware-software integrations.
• Analyze test results to identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality for embedded systems.
• Maintain and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks for continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Build and configure test environments to accurately simulate real-world usage scenarios for embedded devices.
• Evaluate and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure adherence to industry best practices for embedded product development.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for test procedures, defect reports, and quality metrics.
• Enhance existing test methodologies to improve efficiency and coverage for embedded device firmware and software.
• Analyze system logs and diagnostic data to pinpoint root causes of complex issues in embedded consumer electronics.
• Implement solutions for identified defects by working closely with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain regression test suites to ensure stability and prevent regressions in new software releases.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated professional experience of 4-6 years in quality assurance roles, specifically focusing on embedded systems within the consumer electronics domain.
• Requires a strong working knowledge of fundamental Quality Assurance (QA) principles and methodologies, demonstrating the ability to apply them effectively in testing processes.
• Possesses hands‑on implementation experience with basic embedded systems concepts and their application in testing consumer electronic devices.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Sunnyvale, CA, to be $140,000 to $150,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good-faith estimate, and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

What we offer

Exciting Projects:

Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market‑defining products using the latest technologies.

Collaborative Environment:

You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance:

GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home.

Professional Development:

We provide continuing education classes, professional certification and training (technical, soft skills, language, and communication skills) to help you realize your professional goals. Being part of a global organization, there are additional learning opportunities through international knowledge exchanges.

Excellent Benefits:

We provide our employees with competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, a matched contribution 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and PTO and holidays.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward‑thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.