Senior SQA Engineer

Description

The Elevator Pitch

Are you a Senior SQA Engineer who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment testing both hardware and software Do you want to helpvalidatenew hardware firmware and software for Evolvs Express and Expedite productsand play a critical role in supporting our growing fleet in the field

Evolv is seeking a Senior SQA Engineer to design test plansvalidatenew features and ensure quality across our physical product lines. This role is essential for qualifying new hardware supporting existing systems in production and driving quality across ExpressExpedite and Evolvs next-generation platforms.

Success in the Role: What performance outcomes will you work toward completing

In 30 days you will:

• Develop atop-to-bottom understandingof Evolvs product ecosystem with emphasis on the Express platform architecture core features and system behavior.

• Executemanual regression and functional testingvalidatingnew and existing capabilities.

• LearnEvolvsSQA toolchain including automation frameworks CI/CD workflows and SDLC processes.

• Become proficient inJiraTestRail and internal reporting practices.

• Debug failing test cases file high-quality defect tickets and collaborate across engineering to assess risk and root cause.

In 3 months you will:

• Become ago-to engineerfor manual testing across key functional areas of the Express and Expedite platforms.

• Contribute to theautomation roadmapidentifyinghigh-value areas for automated coverage.

• Recommendprocess or tooling improvementsthat increase efficiency coverage and product quality.

• Lead or supportrelease-readiness testing delivering clear quality assessments for Express releases.

Within 12 months you will:

• Become asubject-matter expert (SME)across multiple functional areas of Express and Expedite.

• Serve as atrusted technical resource evaluating design and codechangesandanticipatingcross-functional risks.

• Influence new feature design by providingcritical SQA insight ensuring quality reliability and performance expectations are met.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing a regular basis

As a Senior SQA Engineer you willvalidatecomplex systemswhichcombine hardware embedded firmware networking and cloud connectivity. Your work will span hands-on testing debugging analysis collaboration and continuous improvement. Core responsibilities include:

Hardware and Software Integration:

• Test physical Evolv systems across multiple configurations tablets sensors and hardware variants.

• Validate new hardware components microcontroller interactions and embedded system performance.

• Ensure robust integration across sensors processors and peripherals under diverse environmental and operational conditions.

Manual Testing & System Verification

• Own regressionfunctional and end-to-end system testing for Express and Expedite.

• Evaluate product behavior across on-device software hardware modules and Portal connectivity.

• Validate new features enhancements and integrations for correctness usability and performance.

Automated TestingContribution

• Shape automation strategy alongside automation engineers.

• Identifytest cases for automation based on risk regression frequency and system impact.

• Develop or extend automated tests for functional integration and simulation-based testing.

Networking & Communications Testing

• Validate Wi-Fi and Ethernet communication between scanners tablets and Evolvs Portal.

• Analyze and debug network issues involving packet loss interference latency or connectivity failures.

• Use tools such asWiresharkiPerf and other utilities to inspect traffic capture traces and diagnose protocol behavior.

Areas you will evaluate:

• 802.11 standards(a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Wi-Fi roaming SNR RSSI and interference
• WPA2/WPA3 security behavior
• DHCP DNS NAT port forwarding
• Network load throughput jitter and latency characteristics

Defect Analysis Troubleshooting & Quality Reporting

• Lead bug triage isolate root causes and collaborate with development to find solutions.

• File precise high-quality defect reports with reproducible steps and clear analysis.

• Communicate risk and release readiness to product engineering and leadership teams.

Release Coordination & Quality Gates

• Support or lead release-readiness testing and validation.

• Ensure releases meet quality gates coverage requirements and reliability standards.

• Partner with Release Engineering DevOps and Product teams tomaintainalignment on quality expectations and timelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with developers hardware engineers product managers and automation engineers.

• Provide early feedback during feature planning to reduce downstream risk.

• Contribute to documentation training materials and continuous process improvement.

What isthe leadershiplike for this role What is the structure and culture of the team

Youllbe joining a seasoned group of SQA Engineers (Principal Senior and Staff) who bring deepexpertiseacross both manual and automated testing. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of SQA an experienced engineering leader who values clarity accountability and collaborative team is grounded in Evolvs values: Do the Right Thing Put People First Own It Win Together and Be Bold/Stay Curious. This is a group that supports one another moves quicklycommunicatesopenlyandoperateswith a strong commitment todeliverhigh qualityproducts thatdirectlyimpactcustomer safety and experience.

Where is the rolelocated

This role is basedonsiteout of the HQ in Waltham Massachusetts with some flexibility in being remote some days.

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is$119000- $191000. In addition to base salary this role offers a competitive target bonus equity and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges aredeterminedbased on factors such as role level location market benchmarks and internal equity. The posted rangerepresentsthe good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidates skills experience education and geographic location.

In accordance withstate and local pay transparency lawsincluding those in California Colorado Massachusetts New York New Jersey and otherswedisclosesalary ranges in all job postings and provideadditionalinformation upon request.

During the hiring process your recruiter will share:

• The specific salary range for your preferred location

• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings

• Insights into how compensation decisions are made including factors that influence starting pay

We are committed to fair pay practices and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitiveequitable and aligned with our values.

Requirements

Wi-Fi & Networking Expertise

• Strong understanding of802.11 Wi-Fi standards(a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and wireless system behavior.

• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting:

• Wi-Fi roaming and handoffs

• RSSI SNR interference

• Latency jitter throughput and packet loss

• Hands-on experience configuring and debugging secure networks (WPA2/WPA3).

• Proficiencywith tools likeWiresharkiPerf and packet analysis utilities.

• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals: DHCP DNS NAT routing and network security.

Hardware Embedded Systems & SQA

• Experience testing hardware/software systems microcontrollers and embedded platforms.

• Strong manual testing skills for functional regression and system-level validation.

• Experience writing or contributing to automated test scripts (Python preferred).

• Familiarity with serial communication sensors peripherals and distributed embedded architectures.

Process & Tooling

• ProficiencywithJiraTestRail Git GitHub CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies(Scrum/ Kanban).

• Experience supporting or leading release-readiness processes.

• Strong troubleshooting defect analysis and documentation skills.

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.

Benefits

At Evolv were on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So were looking for future teammates who embody our values people who:

• Do the right thing always;

• Put people first

• Own it;

• Win together; and continue to

• Be bold stay curious.
  

Our Benefits Include :

• 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

Evolv Technology (Evolv) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace and all employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression veteran status or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process please connect with us at .

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.

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