ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

QA Lead – Embedded Systems, Firmware

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New Haven • Connecticut • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Provide technical mentorship and leadership to QA engineers testing embedded firmware and integrated hardware/software products.
  • Design and manage test strategies, including automated and hardware-in-the-loop (Hardware in Loop) approaches.
  • Work with Firmware Architects and Developers to determine test strategies for features.
  • Collaborate with the Lead DevOps Engineer to define automation needs, improve pipelines, and evolve test infrastructure.
  • Oversee test execution, prioritization, and defect triage across multiple product lines and release cycles.
  • Integrate best practices in test planning, traceability, and release validation.
  • Evaluate and pilot AI-powered testing tools for automation efficiency and intelligent test coverage.
  • Communicate test outcomes, quality risks, and readiness metrics to engineering and product stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of QA experience in embedded systems, with 2+ years in a technical lead or mentorship capacity.
  • Solid foundation in QA methodologies, firmware/software test strategies, and test management practices.
  • Proficiency in Python for test scripting; familiarity with C-based firmware is a plus.
  • Strong Git-based version control knowledge and experience with test automation in CI/CD environments.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics of the device under test as well as control boards.
  • Must work on-site and collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum settings.
  • Effective communicator with a drive for process improvement and coaching.
Benefits
  • Annual Bonus.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
  • Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
  • Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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