Evolv Technology is on a mission to enhance public safety through innovative security technology. They are seeking a Senior SQA Engineer to design test plans and validate new hardware, firmware, and software for their Express and Expedite products, ensuring quality across their physical product lines.
Responsibilities
- Build a foundational understanding of Evolv's product ecosystem, especially the Express platform architecture and core features
- Perform manual regression and functional testing on new and existing capabilities
- Learn Evolv's SQA toolchain, including automation frameworks, CI/CD workflows, and SDLC processes
- Become comfortable using Jira, TestRail, and internal reporting tools
- Assist in debugging test failures, documenting issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to understand root causes
- Take ownership of manual testing tasks across key functional areas of the Express and Expedite platforms
- Identify test cases that could benefit from automation and contribute to the automation backlog
- Suggest small improvements to test processes, documentation, or tooling
- Support release-readiness testing and help deliver clear quality updates for Express releases
- Develop subject-matter expertise in multiple functional areas of Express and Expedite
- Become a reliable resource for testing new features, validating fixes, and understanding system behavior
- Provide input during feature planning and design discussions from an SQA perspective
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Evolv's testing practices, documentation, and quality processes
- Test Evolv systems across different configurations, tablets, sensors, and hardware variants
- Assist in validating new hardware components and embedded system behavior
- Help ensure proper integration across sensors, processors, and peripherals
- Execute regression, functional, and end-to-end system tests for Express and Expedite
- Evaluate product behavior across on-device software, hardware modules, and Portal connectivity
- Validate new features and enhancements for correctness, usability, and performance
- Work with automation engineers to identify high-value test cases for automation
- Contribute to writing or updating automated tests (Python experience is a plus)
- Learn how to run and interpret automated test results
- Assist in validating Wi-Fi and Ethernet communication between scanners, tablets, and Evolv's Portal
- Help analyze network issues such as packet loss, interference, or connectivity failures
- Use tools like Wireshark or iPerf to capture traces and inspect network behavior
- Help triage bugs and assist in identifying root causes
- Write clear, reproducible defect reports
- Communicate testing results and risks to engineering and product teams
- Support release-readiness testing and validation
- Help ensure releases meet quality gates and coverage expectations
- Collaborate with Release Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams
- Work closely with developers, hardware engineers, product managers, and automation engineers
- Provide early feedback during feature development
- Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement efforts
Skills
- Basic understanding of 802.11 Wi‑Fi standards and wireless system behavior
- Exposure to troubleshooting Wi‑Fi issues (roaming, RSSI, SNR, interference)
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals: DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing, security
- Experience with tools like Wireshark or iPerf is a plus
- Coursework or internship experience with hardware/software systems, microcontrollers, or embedded platforms
- Strong manual testing skills and attention to detail
- Exposure to automated testing or scripting (Python preferred)
- Familiarity with sensors, peripherals, or serial communication is helpful
- Experience with Jira, TestRail, Git/GitHub, or similar tools (coursework or internship experience acceptable)
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and Agile methodologies
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Equity as part of your total compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
- Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
- Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
- Subscription to Calm
Company Overview
Evolv Technology an AI-enabled touchless security screening system that uses digital sensors and artificial intelligence to detect threats. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.evolvtechnology.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Evolv Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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