Software Quality Engineer (Regular level)

Project description

Role: Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing. Product: Video Collaboration devices with embedded Android operating system Core Activity: Validating individual components and subsystems, ensuring high quality, reliability, and usability. Interaction: Hands-on role combining software validation with real hardware interaction. Location Requirement: Hybrid model, requires on-site presence in Kraków. Open only to candidates based in Kraków.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• A. Manual Testing & Component Validation

• Execute manual, component-level test cases.

• Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration.

• Perform regression testing, exploratory testing, ad hoc testing

• Functional testing (strong focus on component behavior)

• Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions.

• Verify fixes and perform bug re-testing.

• B. Test Design & Documentation

• Analyze Requirements and technical specifications to define component-level test coverage.

• Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and test cases.

• Create and maintain test documentation, test scenarios, and knowledge base pages in Confluence.

• Ensure test coverage aligns with product risks, component maturity, and sprint goals.

• C. Defect Tracking & Collaboration

• Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA.

• Provide clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence related to specific components.

• Collaborate closely with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles.

• D. Technical & Environment Responsibilities

• Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands).

• Perform basic network-related activities (connectivity, configuration, troubleshooting).

• Operate in Linux or macOS environments.

• Interact directly with physical devices, cameras, and component-level test setups in the lab and local setup.

• E. Automation Collaboration (Optional)

• Cooperate with the automation team by contributing component-focused test ideas and scenarios to Python-based automated test repositories.

• Identify component test cases suitable for automation based on manual testing results.

Skills

• Must have

A. Required:

• Experience: 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level.

• Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products.

• Linux/macOS: Strong working knowledge including terminal usage and SSH.

• Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools

• Tools: Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.

• Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics).

• Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.

• Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).

• Work Model: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.

• B Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a component-quality mindset.

• Attention to detail and ownership of assigned components.

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Proactive attitude and willingness to improve testing practices.

• Nice to have

• Basic experience or interest in Python-based test automation.

• Experience testing camera, video, or multimedia components.

• Understanding of CI/CD concepts from a QA perspective.

• Other

• Languages

• Polish: B2 Upper Intermediate, English: B2 Upper Intermediate

• Seniority

• Senior

• Luxoft Benefits

• Relocation options

• Experience in an international environment

• Cross-cultural experience

• Feedback culture

• Regular appraisals

• Annual holiday - 20 or 26 days. The duration of the leave depends on the overall seniority

• Occasional leave - 1 or 2 days/ depending on the circumstances

• Child care leave - 2 days or 16 hours per year

• Absence due to force majeure - 2 days or 16 hours per year

• Maternity Leave - 20 weeks

• Parental Leave - 41 weeks

• Paternity Leave - 14 days

• Expert-led tech courses covering basic to advanced topics

• Internal instructor-led soft skills courses

• Comprehensive in-house self-learning resources for both soft and hard skills

• Access to external self-learning libraries like ProQuest eBook and Udemy for Business

• Cloud Programs: MS Cloud Academy, AWS Partner Academy, Google Cloud Academy

• Custom Learning Programs: upskilling, reskilling, technical mentorship

• Leadership Programs for Managers

• Multisport card

• Possibility to order Multisport card at the corporate rate for family members

• LuxGood Program: wellbeing seminars, contests, relaxation sessions, yoga sessions, etc.

• One Team Program: Buddy for each New Joiner; seminars, meeting and workplace space to support integration with local community and culture; “Hire me” workshops for partners

• Preferential banking offer

• Preferential car leasing offer

• Cafeteria program discounts for shops, cinema tickets, holiday offers

• Luxoft Social Benefit Fund: sport and recreation benefits, the possibility to receive financial support

• Private Healthcare Insurance with unlimited access to specialists

• Full dental support

• Travel Insurance

• Possibility to add private healthcare coverage for family members at the corporate rate

• Life insurance at the corporate rate for employees and family members, including payment of the basic package for the employee by the employer

• Reimbursement for corrective glasses

• Many fun social activities organized by the Luxoft team offline in your city

• Online entertainment events for whole company and local team events

• A workplace where you’re treated with respect within a multicultural team

• Rotation between projects and accounts

• New career opportunities

• The acquisition of rights to the above benefits depends on the form of cooperation. Benefits apply to those employed under a contract of employment.

• Please note that relocation is not available for all open positions. At Luxoft Poland it is possible to work remotely only from the territory of Poland.

• Options offered by the Polish government.

• Krakow, Poland

• Req. VR-121258

• Manual Testing

• Automotive Industry

• 02/09/2026