Software QA Engineer

Location: Newton, MA
Salary: $55.00 USD Hourly - $60.00 USD Hourly
Description: Job Title: Software QA Engineer
Role Overview

As a Software QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of both application and embedded software. You will design and execute test strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in testing processes to support the delivery of high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test cases for application and embedded software.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues using bug tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers, hardware engineers, and product managers to understand requirements and design effective test strategies.
• Analyze test results, provide feedback, and recommend improvements to enhance software performance and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and methodologies to improve product quality and reduce time-to-market.

Preferred Background

• Experience testing safety-critical software systems (e.g., automotive, medical devices).
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FDA guidelines and IEC 62304 for medical software development.
• ISTQB or similar quality assurance certification is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with exposure to both application software and hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, UART).
• Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS), Windows, and Linux environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python for automation testing.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

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