Software QA Engineer

HM Electronics Job Category: Quality Requisition Number: SOFTW003981 Full Time Hybrid Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA Job Details Description HME has been creating innovative products for the drive‑thru and pro‑audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, these solutions would never have happened without the customer‑focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive‑thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team! Software QA Engineer - IoT Devices We are seeking a Software QA Engineer to join our IoT device team. This role focuses on ensuring high‑quality product delivery through comprehensive testing, automation, and collaboration. At our core, we believe quality is never an accident — it is the result of intentional and intelligent effort. What you will do in the position Test Design & Execution Design, develop, maintain, and execute test cases and test plans at both functional and system levels Perform black‑box and gray‑box testing on released products and products under development Identify design and implementation defects Testing Focus Areas Functional, integration, and regression testing at both feature and system levels End‑to‑end testing of IoT devices and systems Distributed system validation (device‑edge‑cloud) Real‑world deployment validation (field testing) IoT System‑Level & Edge Testing Testing across: Device → Edge → Cloud pipeline Protocols: MQTT, WebSockets Offline/low‑connectivity scenarios Firmware + OTA update validation Hardware‑software interaction testing Automation Identify automation opportunities and develop/maintain automated test suites Experience with modern frameworks: Playwright, Postman, Cucumber, Behave CI/CD integration: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps pipelines Containerized test execution: Docker‑based test environments API + contract testing: Pact, schema validation Develop automated tests using scripting languages (e.g., Python) AI‑Driven Quality Engineering Leverage AI/ML tools to generate test cases from requirements/specifications Identify test gaps and improve coverage Perform intelligent defect clustering and prioritization Use GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, LLMs) to auto‑generate test scripts (Playwright/Python) and assist in debugging and root cause analysis Apply prompt engineering best practices for test generation and validation workflows Defect Management & Analysis Track and manage defects using bug tracking systems Analyze test results and perform troubleshooting, issue triage, and root cause analysis Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive resolution Process and Collaboration Contribute to and improve quality engineering processes and initiatives Work closely with Developers, Product Managers, and QA Engineers Advocate for testing best practices and influence system architecture What It Takes to Succeed Approach problems with critical and analytical thinking Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity Bias for automation first + shift‑left testing Strong system‑level thinking Demonstrate rigor, persistence, and ownership in completing assignments Effectively communicate ideas both verbally and in writing Actively participate in team discussions and meetings Required Qualifications BA/BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field 0–3 years of experience in Quality engineering, Test automation, Software and/or hardware testing Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI‑assisted development or QA tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM‑based workflows) Experience testing AI/ML systems or data‑driven applications Knowledge of IoT protocols (MQTT) Familiarity with edge computing platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, ARM‑based systems) Experience with containerized test environments and CI/CD pipelines Exposure to observability platforms and production monitoring Technical Experience Testing IoT devices Services and protocol testing ( JSON, REST APIs) Applications running on Linux platforms Automation scripting (e.g., Python) Test frameworks such as Playwright and Postman Tools & Methodologies Agile software development environment experience Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Xray, Confluence Core Skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent planning and organizational abilities Clear and effective written and verbal communication The posted pay range, $75,200 – $100,300, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds with assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage Minorities, Females, Disabled and Veterans to apply. We participate in the e‑verify system. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI285874614 #J-18808-Ljbffr