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Atria Group LLC

Software QA Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Must have 3 or more years of professional work experience in software QA or engineering Experience automating functional & integration testing of Web, iOS, OS X, and backend services & applications

THRONE LABS INC

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Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Software Quality Assurance Engineer FULL-TIME, WASHINGTON, D.C. About the job Throne aims to provide peace of mind to those that venture out each day -- making it so no one has to worry about finding ...

THRONE LABS INC

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Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Software Quality Assurance Engineer FULL-TIME, WASHINGTON, D.C. About the job Throne aims to provide peace of mind to those that venture out each day -- making it so no one has to worry about finding ...

THRONE LABS INC

QA Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

Software Quality Assurance Engineer FULL-TIME, WASHINGTON, D.C. About the job Throne aims to provide peace of mind to those that venture out each day -- making it so no one has to worry about finding ...

Nwis

Senior Software QA Engineer (Onsite)

Palm Bay, FL · On-site +1

$99K - $206K/yr

Senior Software QA Engineer We are looking for a Senior Software QA Engineer to join our engineering team and own the quality of our software products end-to-end. You will work closely with ...

McCain Inc,

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Vista, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

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This role supports software quality, defect identification, release readiness, and continuous ... The Quality Assurance Engineer will develop test plans, execute functional and regression tests ...

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AspectTrainee Software Qa EngineerJunior Software Developer
Required CredentialsBasic understanding of testing tools, certifications like ISTQB (optional)Programming skills, relevant degree or certifications in software development
Work EnvironmentTesting teams, quality assurance departmentsDevelopment teams, coding environments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in software testing and QA departments across industriesCommon in software development companies and tech firms

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Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Digital Dynamics Inc

Scotts Valley, CA • On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Scotts Valley, CA
Department: Engineering
About Digital Dynamics, Inc. (DDI)
Digital Dynamics, Inc. (DDI) designs and manufactures real-time machine and process controllers used by leading OEMs in the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, DDI is a 100% employee-owned ESOP company. Every employee-owner contributes to our culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Position Overview
The Senior QA Engineer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for defining test strategies, developing automation solutions, and executing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation to ensure quality and reliability of DDI’s software-based control systems. This role leads quality efforts across test planning, execution, defect analysis, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in embedded system validation, is proficient in Python and Linux environments, and can develop comprehensive test plans for hardware products. This role requires strong technical communication skills and collaboration across software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy, Development amp; Execution
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation using Python.
  • Create and execute detailed test plans for hardware-integrated products.
  • Support development of unit and integration tests in collaboration with software teams.
  • Perform manual, exploratory, and system-level testing using embedded platforms and lab equipment.
  • Use Testrail or equivalent test management tools to track and manage test coverage and results.
System Administration amp; Test Infrastructure
  • Access and maintain Linux-based test environments to monitor execution health.
  • Troubleshoot and debug software, hardware, or configuration-related test issues.
  • Assemble and maintain basic test bench setups, wiring harnesses, and instrumentation (e.g., DMMs).
Tools amp; Test Lifecycle Management
  • Track defects and participate in sprint-based quality reviews using Jira.
  • Manage test organization and collaboration through GitHub.
Documentation amp; Reporting
  • Maintain clear documentation of test procedures, configurations, and results.
  • Present defect trends, risks, and improvement recommendations to cross-functional teams.
Collaboration
  • Partner with software development, hardware engineering, and quality teams to define test strategies and improve reliability.
  • Provide focused quality feedback during design reviews and post-test evaluations.
Required Qualifications
Education amp; Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a QA Engineer testing embedded or hardware-related environments.
  • Proven ability to develop test plans for hardware-based products.
  • Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Testrail.
Core Technical Skills
  • Proficient in Python for test automation and scripting.
  • Experience with Linux systems and command-line utilities.
  • Hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi platforms or similar embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with GitHub and Jira for code tracking and issue management.
  • Skilled in using digital multimeters (DMMs) and performing basic electrical measurements.
  • Experience assembling or troubleshooting wiring harnesses and test fixtures.
Soft Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to clearly present technical issues.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive problem solver.
  • Ability to work independently and lead quality efforts with minimal supervision.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Digital Dynamics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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