Software QA Engineer
Core
Validating Bose consumer audio products (headphones, earbuds, speakers) and ensuring reliable hardware-software integration, specifically focusing on Bluetooth connectivity and embedded systems.
Role type
Software QA Engineer (Embedded Systems & Bluetooth)
Builds
Consumer audio hardware and firmware
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Audio Technology / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual testing, test automation (Python/JavaScript), API testing, debugging, log analysis, root cause analysis, CI/CD integration, version control, embedded systems testing, firmware validation, Bluetooth protocol testing
Preferred skills
Test strategy design, exploratory testing, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring
Technologies
Python, JavaScript, CI/CD pipelines, Bluetooth protocols
Responsibilities
Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for features and subsystems; lead exploratory testing in high-risk areas; analyze logs and perform root cause analysis for defects; contribute to test automation frameworks and regression suites; partner with engineering teams to ensure testability; guide junior QA engineers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
