Senior Embedded QA Engineer - Manual Testing Expert

Vivint; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivint, a leader in smart home technology in Lehi, Utah, is seeking a skilled Senior Manual Test Engineer to ensure quality across critical product areas. In this hands-on role, you'll collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to execute and document quality standards effectively.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Linux, Python, and embedded devices, and must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and effective communication. This position involves a commitment to excellence in customer experience and promoting high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Linux and Python, creating/debugging scripts.
• Exposure to embedded devices and testing hardware/software interactions.
• Understanding of networking technologies impacting behavior and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Own quality for your area and break down issues into testing strategies.
• Drive cross-team collaboration to align on quality risks.
• Create clear documentation (test plans, results, bug reports).
• Scope and stage testing work into well-defined milestones.
• Champion customer experience by identifying high-impact issues.
• Support automation efforts by identifying automation areas.
• Apply structured troubleshooting approaches to isolate issues.

Skills

Linux and Python

Embedded devices

Networking technologies (WiFi, cellular, Z-Wave)

C and C++

Troubleshooting techniques

Triage issues

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

CS or EE educational background

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Vivint, a leader in smart home technology in Lehi, Utah, is seeking a skilled Senior Manual Test Engineer to ensure quality across critical product areas. In this hands-on role, you'll collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to execute and document quality standards effectively.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Linux, Python, and embedded devices, and must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and effective communication. This position involves a commitment to excellence in customer experience and promoting high-quality releases.