QA Engineer, Embedded

As a QA Engineer, Embedded at Motive, you will develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases specifically for embedded systems. Your role will encompass performing both manual and automated testing, collaborating with software and hardware teams to resolve issues, and ultimately ensuring the absolute reliability of our embedded products.

To be considered for the QA Engineer, Embedded role at Motive, candidates typically need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of embedded systems and excellent troubleshooting skills are essential.

The work environment for the QA Engineer, Embedded at Motive is highly collaborative and innovative. You will be working remotely, contributing to a supportive culture that values diversity and teamwork while constantly pushing the boundaries of embedded technology.

Essential skills for a QA Engineer, Embedded include a deep understanding of embedded systems, software-hardware integration, proficiency in programming languages like C/C++ and Python, and experience with testing tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also crucial for success in this role.

The QA Engineer, Embedded supports Motive's mission by ensuring high-quality, reliable products that enhance the safety and productivity of our customers' operations. Your testing and quality assurance efforts directly contribute to delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses across various industries.

As a QA Engineer, Embedded at Motive, you will work with advanced IoT hardware, embedded software, and AI-powered applications. Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols is also beneficial for success in this role.

The QA Engineer, Embedded position at Motive offers numerous opportunities for professional growth, including exposure to cutting-edge technology, skill development in embedded systems testing, and the potential to take on more advanced responsibilities within a fast-growing company.

Discuss specific instances where you tested embedded systems, detailing the frameworks, methodologies, and tools you used, and emphasizing how your contributions improved system reliability and user experience.

Outline your systematic approach to developing test plans, including assessing requirements, defining test cases, determining test environments, and explaining how you prioritize testing efforts based on risk assessment.

Mention the tools you typically use for bug tracking (like JIRA), your process for documenting issues, and how you communicate findings with the development team to support timely resolutions.

Share examples of automation tools you've used, the type of test cases you've automated, and any challenges faced during implementation, along with how automation has benefited your testing processes.

Provide a specific example of a challenging issue, detailing your troubleshooting process, the diagnostic tools used, and the successful resolution that followed your initial findings.

Talk about the resources you rely on, such as industry blogs, forums, or professional organizations, and how you implement your learnings in your work to continuously improve your testing strategies.

Emphasize the importance of working closely with development and product teams in identifying areas for improvement, sharing knowledge, and ensuring seamless integration through effective communication.

Provide insights into your experience with SQL, including types of queries you've run, how you've leveraged data analysis to enhance testing processes, and examples of data-driven decisions you've made.

Discuss your approach to handling critical bugs, including how you would assess the impact, communicate with stakeholders, and propose solutions or workarounds to ensure minimal disruption to the release schedule.

Convey your enthusiasm for Motive’s mission, values, and innovative projects in the embedded systems arena, and explain how your skills and aspirations align with the opportunities available within the company.