Junior QA Engineer

1VALET

Junior QA Engineer testing 1Valet’s smart-building hardware, software, and IoT integrations. Validating Entry systems, mobile apps, firmware, and field-reported issues in a hands-on lab environment.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 CA$50,000 - CA$60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing test plans and cases for hardware products and embedded software, with a strong focus on functional, regression, and integration testing. Proficient in documenting and tracking software defects while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product quality.

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Quality Assurance ExperienceFunctional TestingBug-Tracking Tools (Jira, TestRail)Hardware-Software IntegrationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Test PlansTest CasesRegression TestingIntegration TestingEmbedded Software TestingMobile Application TestingFirmware ValidationDevice Compatibility TestingDefect LoggingTest Documentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDesire to LearnCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraTestRailIoT SystemsLab Equipment

Industry Keywords

Consumer ElectronicsNetworking ConceptsWi-FiEthernetBluetoothSmart LocksAccess ReadersThermostatsSensors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute test plans and test cases for hardware products, embedded software, and connected IoT systems
Perform functional, regression, and integration testing on 1VALET Entry systems and related hardware
Assist in validating integrations including smart locks, thermostats, access readers, and sensors
Support senior engineers during new hardware bring-up and lab setup
Test mobile applications, backend services, and embedded firmware for end-to-end system validation
Run tests across device types, screen sizes, hardware revisions, and firmware versions
Reproduce, log, and verify software defect fixes with software engineers
Investigate field issues with Customer Experience and Operations teams
Replicate customer-reported bugs in the lab using physical hardware and test environments
Document bug details and reproduction steps
Log, track, and re-test bugs using test management and bug-tracking software
Maintain test documentation and report test execution results
Participate in discussions to improve product quality and testing efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, or equivalent through internships, hands-on projects, or lab coursework
Foundational understanding of hardware, software, and basic networking concepts including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth/BLE
Hands-on familiarity with physical hardware, consumer electronics, or lab equipment
Basic experience using bug-tracking tools such as Jira or TestRail
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Desire to learn complex hardware-software ecosystems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience working with real, deployed hardware systems used in residential and commercial buildings
Strong mentorship and opportunities for rapid professional growth within a supportive team
Close collaboration across product, engineering, CX, and operations teams
Access to a fully equipped R&D lab and hands-on testing environment