Test Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Test Engineer!! Location: Cypress, California Job ID: 48733 HID Global is seeking a motivated and skilled Test Engineer to join our dynamic quality assurance team. In this role, you will collaborate with global teams to ensure the quality and performance of our access control products, including elevators, fingerprint readers, and more. You’ll be instrumental in the testing and validation process, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. If you're passionate about quality assurance and ready for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! Who are we? HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: and Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS): HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions. This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. As our Test Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: Developing QA strategies for APIs and firmware testing, aiming for reliable products delivered on schedule. Building, maintaining, and improving automated test frameworks for APIs, UI, and embedded systems. Collaborating with teams to encourage continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Driving automation, CI/CD, and other tools to improve test efficiency and coverage. Identifying opportunities to enhance testing methods and processes. Managing end-to-end QA processes, including test planning, regression testing, and defect tracking. Troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring timely defect resolution. Promoting best practices like TDD and other QA approaches for embedded systems. Leading process improvements to ensure product features meet performance, security, and reliability standards. Your Experience and Background include: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience. 2-4 years of experience in QA or SDET roles, including automation experience. Experience testing firmware and embedded systems. Hands-on experience developing or testing software using C and C++. Strong understanding of QA methodologies and testing techniques. Experience developing automated test frameworks for APIs, UI, and embedded systems, including setting up test environments and integrating CI/CD pipelines to streamline testing. Proficiency with RESTful APIs and the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP). Degree in a technical field, preferably computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including transport protocols (TCP, UDP) and application protocols such as Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools like Wireshark, Postman, and curl. Understanding of serial communication protocols (e.g., RS-232, RS-485). Experience with access control products or solutions is highly desirable. Familiarity with SSL digital certificates. Experience using tools like TestRail and JIRA within Agile development environment. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and rewards package Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds Why apply? Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply. Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes. Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted. The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range does not account for geographic differentials based on the location where the position may be filled. At HID, it is uncommon for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range. Final compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. The base salary for CA is $90,000 to $98,000. HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Immigration Sponsorship Not Available Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country. HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered. Our Talent Acquisition team may use an AI-powered screening tool to support their initial review of your application. The tool analyzes resume content such as qualifications, skills, and experience to help recruiters assess applications against role requirements. It does not score, rank, filter, or make any decisions about your application. All hiring decisions are made by people following their own review of your full application. Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete. If you believe the tool has not accurately represented your application, you can request direct human review by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Application Review Request" and the role you applied for. We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it. When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences. #LI-HIDGlobal