SQA Specialist

Evolv is seeking a Senior SQA Engineer to design test plans and validate new features for their Express and Expedite products. This role is essential for ensuring quality across physical product lines and involves manual testing, debugging, and collaboration with engineering teams. 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 Experience in manual regression and functional testing Familiarity with SQA toolchain, including automation frameworks, CI/CD workflows, and SDLC processes Ability to use Jira, TestRail, and internal reporting tools Experience in testing hardware and software integration Ability to execute regression, functional, and end-to-end system tests Experience in validating new features and enhancements for correctness, usability, and performance Ability to work with automation engineers to identify high-value test cases for automation Experience in validating Wi-Fi and Ethernet communication Ability to analyze network issues such as packet loss, interference, or connectivity failures Experience in defect analysis, troubleshooting, and quality reporting Ability to support release-readiness testing and validation Experience in cross-functional collaboration with developers, hardware engineers, product managers, and automation engineers Python experience is a plus Experience with tools like Wireshark or iPerf Benefits A competitive target bonus Equity A comprehensive benefits package Company Overview Evolve offers rental services for vacation with modern approach to hospitality and property. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Evolve has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.