Sr. QA Engineer - Consumer Electronics

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Test Engineer with extensive experience in Linux based embedded systems to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining testing strategies, driving quality initiatives, and mentoring junior resources to ensure the highest standards of product quality and reliability. Key/Primary Responsibilities • Work with a team of test engineers to ensure effective testing practices. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software and hardware engineers, to define testing requirements and priorities. • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded software and hardware components. • Drive the adoption of automated testing tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage. • Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely communication and resolution with development teams. • Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes. • Participate in team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration. • Maintain and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems testing, and advocate for their integration into the team’s processes. Requirements • 8+ years of experience in development and testing embedded systems, with a focus on both hardware and software components. • Deep expertise in embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C++), and real-time operating systems (RTOS). • Experience with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Gtest, Pytest, etc.) and automated testing methodologies. • Experience working on Linux environment and using Linux tools • Exposure to CI/ CD processes and tools • Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good analytical and debugging skills to identify root cause of failure. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide junior members. Added Bonus: • OSCP, SANS/GIAC, CISSP, or other related/equivalent certifications. • Experience with compliance regulations/laws, security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).  • Experience with one or more of the following industries: law enforcement, defense, intelligence community, automotive, manufacturing, software,  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience  • Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for business and technical discussions.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Enrollment and Student CRM Systems, the Systems Administration and User Support Specialist play a key role in advancing the effective use and ongoing evolution of the University's Technolutions Slate CRM platform across multiple databases. The specialist serves as both a frontline resource and a subject matter expert for Slate users across campus, guiding adoption through training, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving. In addition to supporting end users, the specialist develops and maintains core CRM functionality (including forms, events, and communication tools), contributes to the design and enhancement of data structures, workflows, applications, portals, integrations, and related components, and ensures data integrity through auditing and resolution efforts. The specialist also partners on cross-functional projects to optimize CRM capabilities for institutional goals, manages testing and quality assurance processes, and oversees team and project productivity practices to support effective collaboration and alignment across university priorities. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: System Configuration, Development, and Customization (40%) Develop communication campaigns, forms, and events/templates in support of core processes and workflows for units across campus. Support and monitor constituency usage of communication, form, and event tools. Customize the CRM configuration in Slate to meet the unique needs of different offices/departments. Assist in development of Slate data structures, workflows, applications, automations, portals, and related infrastructure to support operational requirements and streamline processes for offices across campus. Build and configure application and form processes in Slate (including infrastructure for supporting materials, recommendations/references, checklists, and other processing needs). Build complex, multi-stage workflows to streamline and automate business processes; assist in implementation of appropriate permission settings and access controls, ensuring data security and maintaining compliance. Create and maintain portals for student, staff, and faculty end users, providing secure and personalized access to relevant information, forms, and applications. Stay up to date with industry best practices and technological advancements, exploring opportunities to leverage new features and functionalities of the Slate system. User Training and Support (30%) Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, workflows, and user guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and support users. Develop and deliver training programs and materials to educate users on optimized system usage, new features, and best practices. Develop and implement innovative solutions for managing, maintaining, and sharing documentation, training, and instruction materials; conceptualize, design, and/or develop tools and applications to provide robust and user-friendly support resources. Troubleshoot and diagnose user-reported problems, identify and implement solutions, and triage problems to other ESCRMS process owners or Technolutions support as necessary; guide power users in understanding and troubleshooting problems independently. Develop and manage user assistance processes and tools, ensuring rapid and optimal resolution of requests for assistance while optimizing ESCRMS team bandwidth; manage productivity tools (e.g. Airtable, Slack) for use by Slate constituents across campus. Serve as a subject matter expert in Slate administration; develop, train, and guide Slate users across campus; support individual offices in their day-to-day adoption of Slate functionality. System Administration and Maintenance (20%) Develop tools and practices for auditing data in Slate to maintain data integrity. Develop tools for monitoring user adherence to system requirements and best practices, and for automating alert and mitigation notifications. Investigate and resolve system issues, including errors for imports/exports and integrations between systems, and data discrepancies. Assist Slate users with matching and duplication issues in data imports. Assist in design and implementation of system integrations, developing import/export processes in Slate and ensuring seamless and secure data flow between Slate and other applications. ESCRMS Team Management and Process/Tool Development (10%) Continuously evaluate existing team processes and identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance team productivity and efficiency; manage team productivity tools and practices (e.g. Airtable, Slack). Conceptualize, design, and build tools and applications to support the team's operations; utilize technical skills to create solutions that optimize team performance and decision-making processes; stay up to date with technological advancements and suggest relevant tools to enhance team collaboration. Prepare requests for operating budget; reconcile expenditures, process financial transactions and audit monthly budget reports. CONTACTS: Frequent interaction with Slate users, program managers, and stakeholders across campus. Occasional collaboration with Enterprise Applications (IS), campus data stewards, VP for Enrollment Management, VP for Planning and Policy, University Communications, and Technolutions staff. Occasional contact with vendors providing consulting or development services. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Majority of work is completed at two-monitor workstation and requires one to work from computer full-time. Remote work may be considered. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills & ability: Advanced knowledge of relational database (CRM) configuration and management. Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems. Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to audit data, map processes, and organize/synthesize information from disparate sources. Demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects and tasks and to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, procedures, and processes quickly and independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Slate users and teams across campus. Demonstrated ability to create system/process documentation, develop training materials/plans, and train users. Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products. Knowledge of student information systems (SIS) preferred. Thorough understanding of FERPA and compliance; demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree required. Prior higher education experience preferred. 3-5 years of experience working in CRM/relational database systems required. Experience in reporting, UX/UI design, and/or web development preferred. WORK HOURS: Full-time; Exempt Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00pm PAY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 6 (Hiring range $47,154 to $62,483 annually)

Job Description Mandatory skills: • 8+ years’ experience in API & UI automation – Selenium, Java, Rest assure, JMeter • 5+ years’ experience in TestNG framework • 3 + cross platform mobile app development using Appium framework (Good to have) • Familiar in creation, maintenance of Test agents, pipeline and troubleshooting build failures is a plus • 3+ years’ experience with Java • 3+ years of experience with Android Studio and VS • Good understanding of Git(sub modules) • Must have Cloud experience like Azure or AWS • JIRA exposure is a must • Bachelor’s degree, or advance degree in Computer Science, or MS • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing Environment • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment • Meticulous and methodical with high attention to detail • Out of box thinker and go getter attitude to solve problems and innovate rapidly • Solid communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance • Experience in CI/CD tools, frame works • Experience in Health Care industry and medical domain experience is a plus

Proficient in Mozaik computer software and CNC operator for manufacturing company. This is a specific job and only those who know this program should apply. Must be proficient in the English language and have transportation. Free Wednesday lunch.

Job Description: A Senior QA Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience in API/microservices automation testing using BDD/Cucumber framework & knowledgeable on AWS cloud. Responsibilities: Writing/updating automation and manual test cases based on requirements Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts Maintain and enhance existing test scripts and frameworks Identify, document, and track/manage defects during testing. Must-Have Skills: Knowledge of testing methodologies and concepts API testing knowledge Strong experience in Java as well as hands-on experience with automated testing tools like Cucumber, JMeter, TestNG etc. Proficiency in automation frameworks, Jira, Git, Bitbucket, and Jenkins Strong analytical and problem-solving skill, good communication and teamwork skills. Good-to-Have Skills: Exposure to the insurance domain Worked in a setup interfacing customer AWS, Spring Boot

Company Description www.spkn.app Spoken is a first-of-its-kind social commerce marketplace powered by real consumers and their genuine connections. We turn everyday word-of-mouth moments into a scalable sales engine for brands—without influencers, ads, or the noise of traditional social media. Our platform catalogs real purchases from real people, making them discoverable and shoppable by their friends. This means brands get lower acquisition costs, higher trust, and authentic engagement, while consumers get a safe, private space to share and shop with people they actually know. We’re pre-seed, early in our journey, and building for massive scale. This is an opportunity to join at the ground floor, shape the product, own major technical decisions, and directly influence the trajectory of the company. Role Description We’re looking for a Founding Engineer who can take Spoken from MVP to a robust, scalable platform. You’ll be responsible for: • Product Ownership – Leading technical architecture, system design, and development for our mobile and web applications. • Hands-On Development – Building new features, integrating AI-driven product recognition, and optimizing for speed, reliability, and scalability. • Technical Vision – Making key stack decisions and setting engineering best practices. • Rapid Iteration – Moving quickly from concept to deployment, testing and refining based on real-world user feedback. • Team Building – Hiring and mentoring the future engineering team. • Partnership – Working directly with the founder to align product and business strategy and sharing in both the responsibility and the upside. This is not just a job—it’s true founder-level involvement, with equity and the opportunity to shape a category-defining product. This is an “all-in” role so an appetite for problem solving and entrepreneurship is key! Qualifications Must-Haves • Proven experience building and shipping consumer-facing web or mobile applications. • Strong proficiency in React Native, Flutter or other similar cross-platform frameworks and backend development. • Ability to design, build, and deploy scalable APIs and databases. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). • Strong problem-solving mindset and a bias toward action—comfortable in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity startup environment. • Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to own outcomes. Nice-to-Haves • Experience with AI/ML integration (image recognition, recommendation engines). • Background in marketplace or e-commerce platforms. • Prior startup or founder experience. • Located in the SF Bay Area (preferred for in-person collaboration). Compensation: Significant equity stake (5-20% depending on experience). Guaranteed salary & benefits upon pre-seed funding secured. Location: San Francisco Bay Area (hybrid/remote possible for the right person). Stage: Pre-seed, MVP in development, fundraising in progress.