Software Test Engineer

Rockford Fosgate; Tempe (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job description

We are a customer focused provider of audio solutions. We exceed users' expectations with well thought out design, integration, and service. Our purpose‑built products meet our customers where they are at, enhancing their moment with a powerful experience through music.

Job Title: Software Test Engineer Job Location: Tempe, AZ (100% Onsite)

The Rockford Fosgate technology team is a world‑class group of technology enthusiasts passionate about implementing the mission and vision behind our products. We are avid practitioners of the Agile SCRUM framework, live for cutting‑edge technology, love to develop and create scalable, mobile applications and solutions, and try to always think like owners.

We are currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and inspired technologist for the role of Senior Automation & Mobile QA Engineer. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented team player with a broad technology background who can collaboratively contribute with the support and engineering teams to solve complex technical problems. This is a great opportunity to build new skills in React Native, SQL, Python, C#, Java, and other technologies while working in an exciting, established environment with a startup‑like approach to problem solving alongside a dedicated and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive mobile test plans, test scripts, and test cases for iOS and Android applications across a range of devices and OS versions
• Architect testing pathways, user stories, and test cases derived from business requirements, driving functional, unit, regression, performance, and all standardized testing practices
• Work closely with software engineers, system engineers, and less‑technical team members to troubleshoot, solve problems, and clarify business requirements for optimal testability and consistency
• Use SQL queries and Rockford Fosgate's internal tools to troubleshoot technical problems and manage inventory data ingestion within mobile workflows
• Monitor and analyze mobile application performance, stability, and compatibility using third‑party dashboards and crash reporting tools
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting mobile testing procedures, policies, and processes
• Provide world‑class support to internal and external clients by clearly communicating defect findings and resolution timelines
• Own and lead the design, build, and maintenance of the end‑to‑end automation testing infrastructure, including CI/CD pipeline integration, test environment provisioning, and automated gating for mobile build releases
• Define and enforce automation frameworks, tooling standards, and best practice QA processes across the engineering team, ensuring consistency, scalability, and long‑term maintainability
• Architect and implement automated test suites covering functional, regression, performance, load, and stress scenarios — driving continuous quality improvement with minimal manual intervention
• Collaborate with project and engineering managers to synchronize, organize, and oversee testing activities across all project releases, serving as the senior QA authority on automation strategy and delivery timelines
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of automation tools and platforms (Selenium, Appium, TestMo, X‑ray, or similar) to establish a robust, scalable QA infrastructure

Required Skills / Qualifications

• One of the following: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced technical education from a recognized program; or demonstrated technical knowledge and equivalent work experience
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with experience investigating complex technical problems in a fast‑paced environment
• Test scripting, regression, and negative testing experience
• UI and compatibility testing experience
• Mobile (iOS & Android) testing experience
• Data interface and migration testing experience
• Performance, load, and stress testing experience
• Defect and bug tracking experience
• Experience querying data with SQL/NoSQL or similar database technologies
• Familiarity with NoSQL technologies and mobile development testing frameworks
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio Code or other industry‑standard IDEs
• Proactive and analytical thinking with the ability to prioritize competing tasks
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Self‑starter comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Experience working with software development and client support teams
• Experience with Python or other programming and scripting languages
• Experience with Jira and/or Azure DevOps
• Experience with Selenium or other automation testing suites
• Experience writing technical documentation, including system diagrams and how‑to articles
• Entrepreneurial mindset and/or prior audio industry experience
• Automotive audio and sound engineering experience

About Rockford & Benefits

Rockford Fosgate is an equal opportunity employer located in Tempe, Arizona. Join us and thrive in a dynamic office environment where your contributions truly make a difference. Enjoy the benefits of flexibility, competitive pay, affordable healthcare, a 401k match, and a pathway for growth.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter. Visit www.rockfordfosgate.com to learn more about us.