Motive

QA Engineer, Embedded

Motive

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Vancouver • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$82,000 - CA$124,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

IoTPython

About the role

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans and cases for embedded hardware/software systems.
  • Perform both manual and automated testing across firmware, mobile, and web integrations.
  • Collaborate closely with development, product, and hardware teams to understand technical requirements and use cases.
  • Create and maintain automation frameworks for embedded devices.
  • Conduct integration, regression, and system-level tests across key features (ELD, GPS, AI camera, OBD, CAN, etc.).
  • Report, track, and validate defects using tools like JIRA.
  • Participate in code and test reviews; provide QA insights during product design and sprint planning.
  • Test firmware interactions with mobile apps, web dashboards, and Motive’s platform.
  • Debug embedded issues using tools such as serial consoles, CAN analyzers, etc.
  • Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and knowledge sharing across the QA organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded QA, ideally in fleet, automotive, or IoT systems.
  • Experience in both manual and automated QA for embedded platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded architectures and real-time systems.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for test scripting or automation.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, OBD-II, UART, BLE, and Wi-Fi.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware testing tools and diagnostics is a plus.
  • Prior exposure to Agile development, CI/CD workflows, and QA best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong ownership and accountability.
Benefits
  • health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits
  • paid time off
  • sick time off
  • short term and long term disability coverage
  • life insurance
  • 401k contribution

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
embedded QAmanual testingautomated testingtest planstest casesPythonC/C++communication protocolsembedded architecturesreal-time systems
Soft skills
communication skillsownershipaccountability
Certifications
Bachelor's in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's in Computer ScienceMaster’s in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s in Computer Science