QA Test Engineer

We are seeking an experienced QA Test Engineer to support manual functional testing and quality assurance efforts for our Bluetooth audio product line.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end testing across hardware, firmware, and companion software across multiple host platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, and Android). Beyond routine test execution, this position requires strong analytical troubleshooting skills. You will dive deep into device and system logs to isolate intermittent failures, perform rigorous regression testing to pinpoint root causes, and author actionable, high-fidelity bug reports for engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive end-to-end manual functional, regression, and integration testing across hardware, firmware, and companion software
• Test across multiple host operating systems including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and Android
• Analyze device and system logs to troubleshoot intermittent failures and isolate root causes
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on product requirements
• Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineering teams to reproduce issues, verify fixes, and ensure product quality
• Track and manage the bug lifecycle using enterprise bug tracking systems, ensuring high-fidelity and actionable defect reports
• Verify firmware compliance and ensure seamless Bluetooth connectivity and user experience across supported devices

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on QA experience testing consumer hardware, embedded systems, and/or wireless accessories (audio products strongly preferred)
• Bug Tracking & Management: Extensive experience with bug lifecycle management using enterprise bug tracking systems and submitting high-quality defect reports
• Technical & Domain Skills:
• In-depth understanding and testing experience with Bluetooth connectivity and protocols
• Firmware compliance testing and validation
• Consumer hardware testing methodologies
• Test Plan Development and execution
• Proficiency in testing across iOS and other Apple/mobile platforms (macOS, watchOS, Android)

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $130,000 - $145,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Applicants and Employees in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: The Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance (LAFCO) requires employers conducting criminal history checks for applicants or employees to state the job duties for which certain criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship. For this position, these job duties include: engaging with clients, employees, and other third-parties (including the general public); accessing company and client information, IT systems and infrastructure, assets, property, and products, including proprietary coding, programs, applications, and data; and appropriately handling such information, including company and client confidential and personal information. For this reason, certain criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a condition offer of employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the LAFCO and the California Fair Chance Act.

EPAM welcomes all applicants and will consider qualified candidates with criminal history such as arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.

EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

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