Quality Assurance Engineer (Mobile Applications)

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

401k contributions

15 days vacation

11 paid holidays

Bi-annual pay raises

Gym membership

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. in California is seeking a Mobile App Testing Engineer to join our team and help drive quality for our smart home and networking products.

You will perform manual and automated testing of mobile apps, develop test cases, and validate device-to-app and app-to-cloud interactions. Located in California's tech hub, you will work with developers and senior QA engineers to ensure bug fixes and firmware updates meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of mobile application testing experience.
• Familiar with mobile app testing processes and methods.
• Solid understanding of APP user experience (UI/UX).
• Ability to write and execute test cases.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing on mobile apps that control smart home and networking products.
• Develop testing cases, establish testing environments, and execute testing tasks according to test plans.
• Validate device-to-app and app-to-cloud interactions.
• Collaborate with developers and senior QA engineers to validate bug fixes and firmware updates.
• Conduct market research and competitor comparisons to identify differentiators and improvement opportunities.
• Document test cases, test results, and quality reports.

Skills

Mobile app testing

Automated testing

UI/UX awareness

Analytical thinking

Tools

Testing tools

Job description

About Us:

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint. We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Mobile App Testing Engineer to join us! In our team, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of our company's innovative projects, developing the next generation of networking products. Located in the heart of California's tech hub, we are among the leaders in the field of network products. You'll collaborate with a passionate and creative team dedicated to enhancing product quality and user experience. Join us, fulfill your career aspirations, and create better product experiences for millions of users worldwide!

Responsibilities:

• Perform manual and automated testing on mobile apps that control smart home and networking products.
• Develop testing cases, establish testing environments, and efficiently execute testing tasks according to test plans.
• Validate device-to-app and app-to-cloud interactions
• Work with developers and senior QA engineers to validate bug fixes and firmware updates.
• Conduct market research and competitor comparisons to identify differentiators and provide reasonable improvement suggestions for our products.
• Document test cases, test results, and quality reports.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in mobile application testing, familiar with mobile application testing processes and methods.
• Familiar with mobile application development environments and common testing tools, with good problem‑solving skills.
• Have a solid understanding of APP user experience (UI/UX), attention to detail, and ability to think and analyze problems from a user perspective.
• Ability to write and execute test cases.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Work experience in the field of routing and switching products or smart home (IP Camera, Bulb, Plug, Vacuum…)
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, MQTT, Matter).
• Python programming skill

Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000

Benefits:

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi‑annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team‑building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth‑oriented workplace for everyone.

Please, no third‑party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.