Lead QA Automation Engineer

QA Lead, Embedded Systems and Firmware

Seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead who will support Embedded Systems and Firmware. As a hands-on leader, you'll mentor QA engineers, define test methodologies, and ensure rigorous validation of our connected hardware solutions. Work closely with our Lead DevOps Engineer, who oversees automation and CI/CD infrastructure, to align tooling and workflows that support robust, scalable testing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to QA engineers testing embedded firmware and integrated hardware/software products
• Design and manage test strategies, including automated and hardware-in-the-loop (Hardware in Loop) approaches
• Work with Firmware Architects and Developers to determine test strategies for features
• Collaborate with the Lead DevOps Engineer to define automation needs, improve pipelines, and evolve test infrastructure
• Oversee test execution, prioritization, and defect triage across multiple product lines and release cycles
• Integrate best practices in test planning, traceability, and release validation
• Evaluate and pilot AI-powered testing tools for automation efficiency and intelligent test coverage
• Communicate test outcomes, quality risks, and readiness metrics to engineering and product stakeholders

Requirements:

• 5 years of QA experience in embedded systems, with 2 years in technical lead or mentorship capacity
• Solid foundation in QA methodologies, firmware/software test strategies, and test management practices
• Proficiency in Python for test scripting; familiarity with C-based firmware is a plus
• Strong Git-based version control knowledge and experience with test automation in CI/CD environments
• Ability to read and understand schematics of the device under test as well as control boards
• Must work on-site and collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum settings
• Effective communicator with a drive for process improvement and coaching
• Experience testing mobile applications, APIs, or Playwright-based web interfaces
• Familiarity with AI-assisted QA workflows or test case generation
• Exposure to IoT, connected hardware, or smartphone-integrated product
• Languages & Frameworks: Python, C, Gherkin, Robot Framework, PyTest
• Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab
• Test Management: Zephyr, TestRail
• Hardware Testing: On-desk test fixtures, automated runners with Hardware in Loop (HiL), and diagnostic tools.

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000