Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Audio, Edge Technology
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The Role:
As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Audio, you will work with consumer application testing expertise. You will join the team of hands-on, pro-active, self-motivated and seasoned SQA professionals. In this role, you will:
- Create test plans and test cases
- Efficiently execute test cases across all functional areas of our products
- Review product user interface for conformity to design guidelines
- Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution
- Interpret and report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
- Work with Software Development Engineers to understand the overall technical architecture and how each feature is implemented
Key job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Own end-to-end audio QA for one or more device programs: define test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria, and drive release sign-off (Day-0, GMC, OK2SHIP).
Design and execute functional, regression, and performance tests for audio features (VoIP, ASR/wake-word, ANC/passthrough, playback, echo cancellation/AEC, beamforming, spatial audio).
Build and maintain automated test suites and lab pipelines; expand coverage and reduce manual effort through shift-left automation.
Define and track audio quality KPIs (POLQA/MOS, FRR/FAR, ERLE, latency/jitter, loudness) and report defect-escape rate, coverage, and release risk to stakeholders.
Triage, root-cause, and reproduce audio defects; partner with DSP, firmware, AFE, and platform teams to drive resolution.
Own the test infrastructure and device/lab readiness (acoustic setups, rigs, calibration) needed for reliable, repeatable measurements.
Represent audio quality in program reviews; surface regression and schedule risks with clear mitigation plans.
Mentor junior QA engineers and raise the bar on test craft, documentation (e.g., TestRail suites), and review mechanisms.