Embedded / Firmware Software Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Embedded / Firmware QA Engineer to support testing activities for access control readers, firmware-based devices, and associated access control hardware.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in embedded systems testing, firmware validation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, web application testing, API testing, and QA documentation .

Key Responsibilitie

sEmbedded & Firmware Testin

• gDesign, develop, and execute functional, integration, regression, and system-level test cases for embedded firmware used in access control readers and related hardware
• .Validate firmware communication protocols including TCP/IP, Wiegand, OSDP, and RS-485 bridge behavior
• .Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing using physical devices, lab setups, test benches, and hardware simulators
• .Reproduce, isolate, and document defects in controlled test environments
• .Test firmware upgrade and downgrade procedures, including OTA updates, rollback handling, and failure recovery scenarios
• .Validate firmware behavior under edge cases such as power cycling, network interruptions, credential timeouts, and tamper detection
• .Review firmware release notes, technical specifications, and design documents to identify test gaps, ambiguities, and testability concerns

.Web Application & API Testin

• gPerform functional, usability, regression, and compatibility testing of web-based access control software components
• .Test configuration portals, reporting dashboards, and administrative interfaces
• .Conduct REST API testing using Postman or similar tools
• .Validate authentication flows, error handling, response integrity, and access control behavior
• .Execute cross-browser testing and verify UI/UX against design specifications and acceptance criteria
• .Identify and document security-relevant test scenarios including session management, input validation, and access control enforcement

.General QA Responsibilitie

• sWrite and maintain structured test cases using Zephyr Scale
• .Ensure full traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
• .Log clear and reproducible defects in Jira with detailed steps, expected results, actual results, screenshots/logs, and supporting evidence
• .Contribute to test plans, test strategies, sprint QA sign-off, and release readiness activities
• .Participate in peer reviews of test cases, defect reports, and QA documentation
• .Prepare test summary reports covering test coverage, pass/fail status, open defects, risks, and release recommendations
• .Collaborate with firmware engineers, software developers, SRE teams, and product owners to resolve defects and maintain release quality

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Required Skills & Experien

• ceMinimum 5 years of experience in QA Engineerin
• g.Mandatory hands-on experience in embedded systems or firmware testin
• g.Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression, system, and negative testin
• g.Experience with hardware-based testing environments, device bench testing, test harnesses, or hardware simulator
• s.Good understanding of embedded systems concepts, firmware lifecycle, microcontroller-based hardware, and device communication interface
• s.Understanding of TCP/IP networkin
• g.Familiarity with serial or hardware communication protocols is highly preferre
• d.Proficiency with Jira for defect managemen
• t.Experience with Confluence for documentatio
• n.Experience with Zephyr Scale for test managemen
• t.Ability to write professional test cases, test plans, and test summary report
• s.Strong analytical skills with the ability to review specifications, identify gaps, and derive test scenarios independentl

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Highly Desirable Ski

• llsLinux proficiency, including CLI navigation, reading logs, executing shell commands, managing services, and basic scripti
• ng.Experience with Linux-based embedded targe
• ts.Web application testing experience for portals, dashboards, or admin interfac
• es.REST API testing experience using Postman or equivalent too
• ls.Basic understanding of web application security testing concepts such as authentication, session handling, input validation, and access contr

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Added Advan

• tageExperience with PACS, access control systems, security hardware, or physical security produ
• cts.Python scripting experience for test automation or environment se