Device Test & Automation Engineer

Job Title: Device Test & Automation Engineer



Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid, 3-4 days onsite per week

Only W2 (No C2C)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional, system, integration, and regression testing of broadband gateways and connected devices.
• Validate device functionality across different firmware and software releases.
• Test key gateway features including device provisioning, connectivity, configuration, diagnostics, and device management.
• Perform end-to-end testing involving gateways, network components, applications, and backend services.
• Troubleshoot device and connectivity issues by analyzing logs, device behavior, and test results.
• Work with development and firmware teams to identify, reproduce, and troubleshoot defects.
• Perform testing in hardware and lab environments, including device setup, configuration, firmware upgrades, and recovery scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with test automation.
• Experience with PyTest, Selenium, or similar automation frameworks.
• Validate device communication through interfaces such as REST APIs, serial/UART, and other device-level interfaces.
• Develop and execute test cases based on product requirements and technical specifications.
• Maintain test documentation, test results, and defect reports using tools such as JIRA and test management systems.
• Participate in defect triage and provide detailed technical information to development teams.
• Support regression testing across new firmware and product releases.
• Use scripting and test automation where appropriate to improve test coverage and reduce repetitive manual testing.
• Work in an Agile environment with cross-functional engineering and QA teams.

Required Skills

• 4 5+ years of experience in software/QA testing, preferably involving connected devices or networking equipment.
• Hands-on experience testing broadband gateways, routers, modems, set-top boxes, or similar embedded/connected devices.
• Strong understanding of device testing and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience with firmware/software validation and regression testing.
• Good understanding of IP networking and connectivity concepts.
• Experience analyzing device/application logs and troubleshooting issues.
• Experience with REST APIs and basic scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA.