Senior software qa engineer

job summary:
Senior Embedded Software QA Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to apply your hardware/software validation skills to high-impact products? We're seeking an experienced Embedded Software QA Engineer for a 6-month, full-time contract in San Jose, CA.

If you thrive in hands-on environments where you can blend manual testing, test automation, and deep root-cause troubleshooting on embedded devices, we'd love to connect!

location: San Jose, California
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 70 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning: Craft comprehensive test plans, protocol docs, and detailed test cases by evaluating product requirements.

Execution & Automation: Conduct both manual and automated testing across integrated hardware, firmware, and software layers.

Root-Cause Analysis: Diagnose complex defects using command-line utilities, log files, physical probing tools, and electrical/mechanical testing methods.

Reporting & Quality Assurance: Produce precise test summary reports tracking execution trends, defect fixes, and validation outcomes for cross-functional stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with hardware, software, and quality engineering teams to refine test processes and elevate product quality.

qualifications:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) with 2+ years of hands-on embedded testing experience.

Core Test Design: 2-5 years of experience evaluating technical specifications to draft robust test plans and protocol suites.

Embedded System Validation: 2+ years executing manual and automated test strategies across integrated hardware and software/firmware platforms.

Troubleshooting Expertise: 2-5 years performing deep-dive root-cause analysis on system defects and verifying resolutions.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience using command-line diagnostic tools.

Working knowledge of C++ or C#.

Background in FDA-regulated environments or familiarity with medical device filings (e.g., 510(k) submissions).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.