QA Tester (Manual/Functional) - Linux focus

Job#: 3025613

Job Description:
Job Title: Software QA Engineer - Manual Linux QA
Location: Onsite (Not Remote)
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Software QA Engineer with strong manual testing expertise on Linux-based systems to join a talented engineering team building next-generation connected vehicle products and services from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup-style environment, enjoys creative problem solving, and is excited to work with cutting-edge automotive and embedded technologies.

You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality across complex, large-scale systems while collaborating closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Automation Engineers. This is a hands-on role requiring deep attention to detail, curiosity, and a strong passion for delivering seamless end-user experiences.

Note: This position is onsite only and not eligible for remote work.
Responsibilities

• Write, execute, and maintain manual functional and system-level test cases for a large-scale distributed system composed of services written in multiple programming paradigms (primarily Rust, as well as functional and procedural languages).
• Translate user stories, requirements, and technical designs into comprehensive manual test scenarios and test cases, ensuring complete coverage and testability.
• Perform manual testing on Linux-based systems, including command-line validation, log analysis, configuration verification, and system behavior validation.
• Execute test cases on connected vehicle hardware, identifying defects that are not exposed through automation or standard Scrum workflows.
• Perform ad-hoc and exploratory testing on embedded and vehicle hardware to uncover edge cases and real-world usage issues.
• Execute existing manual test suites on vehicle hardware in the office and update test results for inclusion in release and quality reports.
• Verify bug fixes on hardware for issues identified internally as well as from external Toyota teams.
• Work closely with Product Owners to support user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather end-user feedback.
• Partner with Development teams to document, track, triage, and validate defects using Jira within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Collaborate with Test Automation Engineers by supporting automation efforts, validating automation coverage, and executing automation-assisted test runs.
• Assist in estimating, prioritizing, and planning manual testing activities across multiple releases.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, defects, and releases.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on software testing experience, with a strong emphasis on manual testing.
• Proven experience creating, maintaining, and executing manual test suites for complex systems.
• Strong experience working on Linux-based systems, including:
  • Command-line usage (bash, shell utilities)
  • Review and analysis of system and application logs
  • Verifying system services, processes, and configurations
• Experience testing APIs (REST, RPC, or similar) using manual or lightweight tooling.
• Experience testing software on hardware devices using developed user interfaces.
• Familiarity with one or more test management tools such as Zephyr Squad, TestRail, TestLink, qTest, or similar.
• Experience using Jira (or similar tools) for defect tracking and ensuring traceability across requirements, tests, and defects.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including estimation, prioritization, and sprint-based testing activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think like an end user and test beyond documented requirements.
• Passion for delivering high-quality software and an exceptional end-user experience.
• Willingness to perform primarily manual QA, with openness to supporting or learning test automation.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience testing embedded systems or automotive software.
• Experience or interest in mobile application testing.
• Exposure to Rust, Golang, or other systems programming languages.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Software development experience (helpful but not required).
• Experience validating distributed systems or microservice-based architectures.

Education

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is valued.
• Equivalent practical experience is strongly considered - talent and hands-on expertise trump formal education.

Why Join Us?

• Work on next-generation connected vehicle technology
• Collaborate with a passionate, highly skilled cross-functional team
• Tackle complex technical challenges with real-world impact
• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and highly collaborative environment

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.