As a key member of the Quality Assurance (QA) team, the software test specialist will play a crucial role in testing and validating the various software systems that powers the Videri platform. This will include the embedded system software for our hardware, the applications, and the cloud-based software. This role will involve a deep understanding of how the software intersects with our hardware from an end-to-end level. 

You will be responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive test plans, leveraging both manual and low-level testing methods throughout development and release cycles.

If you’re passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to the Videri team and make a meaningful impact! This will be a hybrid role reporting to our Montreal location with at least 2 days per week in the office. The candidate must be in Montreal.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans and test cases for embedded system software and related applications using both white-box and black-box testing methodologies. 

• Serve as contact point for verifying and validating new hardware configurations in conjunction with software releases.

• Creation and execution of automated test suites/test scripts using industry standard automation tools to streamline tests. 

• Document and log all defects encountered during test cycle and development phases.

• Verify and validate issues that have been resolved for software releases.

• Provide feedback and guidance to the development team during the debugging process.

• Be detail orientated by helping analyze root causes of potential defects.

• Be an effective bridge between the Firmware and QA teams to ensure that testing and quality standards are upheld.

• Document and report effectively daily activities with your manager.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards and deadlines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Android system software, such as their operating system and mobile applications.

• Functional knowledge and experience with mobile development tool and debuggers such as Xcode and Android studio (having both are assets).

• Functional knowledge and experience with QA test applications such as JIRA, Test Rail, etc.

• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash and Python.

• Functional knowledge with Linux.

• Knowledge of GIT and/or source code management systems.

• Functional knowledge and experience with electronics and components integration at both software/hardware levels.

• Have proficiency with handling electronic hardware and equipment.

• Ability to utilize testing equipment such as a multi-meter, oscilloscope, networking tools (Wireshark and Nast), power meters, and logic analyzer, etc.

• Familiarity and knowledge with Web based applications. 

• Familiarity with Agile software development.

  
  

Skills Required

• Computer or Hardware Engineering degree or relevant certification

• 2-5 years of experience in software testing

• Have the skill to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal forms. 

• Ability to think outside-of-box during the validation process and not always take the standard path.

• Be able to take direction with ease and execute on provided tasks efficiently.

• Be able to work independently and within a focused team environment.

• Have a passion for the latest hardware and software on the market.

• Excellent written skills in English