Senior QA Software Engineer (AU)

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a hands-on Senior QA Engineer with deep experience in software system validation, AI/ML system validation, and sensor-integrated platforms. You’ll lead test strategy, automation, and quality governance across Linux-based platforms integrating firmware, intelligent models, and sensors. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can plan, execute, and deliver end-to-end QA activities independently, while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Lead QA strategy, automation, and test framework development within CI/CD.
• Independently plan, design, and execute test cycles across software, firmware, hardware, and sensor integrations.
• Hands-on experience in Field Testing of Embedded products
• Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and DevOps to improve test coverage and release quality.
• Mentor QA engineers and drive continuous improvement in test processes and standards.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• 6–10 years of QA experience across software, embedded systems, and hardware–software integrations.
• Strong in Linux, automation frameworks (Selenium, Pytest, Playwright, K6), and Python/Golang/JavaScript.
• Hands on experience in Test Management tools such as Xray, Zephyr, Qmetry
• Skilled in planning and executing test strategies independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, snaps and
• Drive Continuous Improvements and QA governance practices to help better the health of the team
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Desirable 

• Exposure to HIL, Embedded and/or IoT testing.
• Experience with Non-functional, performance testing, or edge device validation.
• Proven experience testing AI/ML models, non-deterministic systems, sensor integrated products, and sensor fusion systems

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.