QA Engineer

StanceBeam - Sports TechnologyPosition: QA Engineer - Software & Hardware Integration SpecialistLocation: BangaloreJob Mode: Full-time, Work from Office for 5 daysAbout UsStanceBeam is a dynamic startup at the forefront of revolutionising sports tech through cutting-edge sports analytics and software-hardware integration solutions. Join our Bangalore-based team as a Software & Hardware Integration QA Engineer If you're passionate about sports technology, have hands-on experience with software testing and hardware integration, and thrive in start-up environments working on complex IoT ecosystems, this is your role As a proactive individual contributor with proven software testing and hardware integration experience, you'll love experimenting with cutting-edge technology, taking ownership of complex integration testing scenarios, and driving software validation excellence across our integrated platform. This opportunity is perfect for someone with solid software testing background who enjoys working independently with sophisticated software-hardware integrations.Job Summary:As a QA Engineer specialising in Software Testing & Hardware Integration , you will be responsible for ensuring quality and reliability of our comprehensive sports technology software platform and its integrations with various hardware components. Your core focus will be software testing with emphasis on testing software integrations with vision-based AI systems, IoT devices, and control interfaces. This individual contributor role requires proven experience in software testing environments with understanding of hardware integration challenges and underlying communication protocols. You will execute software validation processes, develop testing protocols for software-hardware integrations, and ensure seamless operation of our integrated sports technology platform, working directly with the Delivery Head to ensure project success.Key Responsibilities:Software Testing (Primary Focus):Web Application Testing: Execute comprehensive functional testing of admin portals and web applicationsPerform cross-browser compatibility testing and responsive design validationTest user interfaces, workflows, and business logic implementationsValidate form submissions, data processing, and user authentication flowsMobile Application Testing: Execute functional testing of iOS and Android applicationsPerform device compatibility testing across different screen sizes and OS versionsTest app performance, battery usage, and memory optimisationValidate offline functionality and data synchronisation capabilitiesAPI Testing: Test RESTful APIs for functionality, performance, and securityValidate API responses, error handling, and data integrityExecute integration testing between frontend applications and backend servicesTest API rate limiting, authentication, and authorisation mechanismsSoftware-Hardware Integration Testing:Vision-Based AI System Integration: Test software interfaces that control computer vision systems and AI processing modulesValidate software integration with real-time video analytics and machine learning algorithmsTest software handling of AI model outputs, confidence scores, and decision-making logicValidate software performance with vision-based tracking and analysis systemsIoT Device Software Integration: Test software interfaces with edge computing devices and sensor networksValidate software handling of device data collection, processing, and transmissionTest software integration with device management and monitoring systemsValidate software handling of device connectivity, status reporting, and error managementHardware Control Interface Testing: Test software applications that interface with various hardware control systemsValidate software integration with device APIs and communication protocolsTest software workflows for hardware status monitoring and control commandsValidate software handling of hardware responses, error reporting, and configuration managementSoftware Testing Methodologies:Functional Testing:Execute comprehensive test cases for software functionality across all platformsTest user workflows, business logic, and feature implementationsValidate software behaviour under normal and edge case scenariosTest error handling, validation messages, and user feedback mechanismsIntegration Testing:Test software integrations between different application componentsValidate data flow between software modules and external hardware APIsTest software communication with third-party services and external systemsValidate software handling of hardware status updates and real-time data feedsPerformance Testing:Execute software performance tests under various load conditionsTest software response times, throughput, and resource utilisationValidate software scalability with multiple concurrent users and data processingTest software performance when interfacing with hardware componentsSecurity Testing:Test software security features, authentication, and authorisation mechanismsValidate software handling of sensitive data and compliance requirementsTest software integration security with hardware authentication systemsValidate software protection against common security vulnerabilitiesWhat You'll Own:Execute comprehensive software testing activities across web, mobile, and backend systemsImplement software integration testing protocols for hardware-connected componentsOwn software validation execution from development to production readinessCoordinate with development teams for software defect resolution and verificationMaintain automated testing frameworks for continuous software validationEnsure adherence to software quality standards and testing best practicesSkills and Qualifications:Essential Software Testing Experience:2-5 years of hands-on experience in software testing (web applications, mobile apps, APIs)Strong experience with manual testing methodologies and test case designProven experience in API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similarExperience with mobile application testing on iOS and Android platformsKnowledge of database testing and SQL query validationUnderstanding of software integration testing with external systems and servicesHardware Integration Understanding:Communication Protocols: Good understanding of MQTT, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, and IoT communication protocolsHardware-Software Interfaces: Knowledge of how software interfaces with hardware components through APIs and driversVision-Based AI Systems: Understanding of computer vision applications, AI model integration, and real-time video processingIoT Architecture: Knowledge of IoT device communication, edge computing, and software-hardware data exchangeEducation & Certifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or related technical fieldQuality assurance certifications are a plusPreferred Experience (Highly Valued):Previous experience with sports technology, fitness applications, or hardware integrationBackground in testing applications that integrate with hardware devices or IoT systemsExperience with computer vision applications, AI/ML systems, or video processing softwareKnowledge of sports analytics software, performance measurement applications, or data visualisation tools