QA Engineer, temporary position
Sweden or Germany
About Elektron and the role
Part-time or full-time position on-site in Gothenburg or Berlin. Freelance or temporary employment until end of 2024.
Elektron builds state-of-the-art music machines with deep functionality and exceptional sonic capabilities. We are expanding our team in order to push the edge of music creation. With a track record of iconic products such as Machinedrum, Octatrack and Digitakt, Elektron has become uniquely positioned in its ability to execute on uncompromising ideas.
Elektron highly values creativity and gives room, due to small teams and a flat hierarchy, for every idea to be heard. Joining the Elektron team means being trusted in your abilities.
Role
Elektron is looking for a skilled QA engineer to join our team working on a cutting-edge software platform which will drive the next generation of our instruments. In this role, you will design, develop, and execute test cases and test scripts to ensure the quality of our product features. You can work either on-site in our Gothenburg headquarters or in our Berlin hub.
This role requires a minimum of 3 days work per week, but full-time is preferred. Contractual basis can be freelance or a temporary employment until end of 2024.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute test cases and test scripts to ensure the quality of an in-house built Linux embedded OS for real-time audio processing applications.
- Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using JIRA.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and develop test plans accordingly.
- Organize and manage test phase with external beta testers.
- The ideal candidate will also create automated tests for hardware prototypes, Linux embedded OS, audio applications, and factory production software.
Key qualification
- Deep understanding of software and hardware product testing.
- Minimum 2 years experience of quality assurance engineering in a cross-functional product team.
- Strong domain knowledge in electronic music production. Experience with groove boxes and specifically Elektron products.
Preferred qualification
- Experience with embedded system testing.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with test automation.
What we offer
- A team of experts in their domain.
- Nice view of the harbor from our office (Gothenburg).
- Flexible time and contractual setup.
- Occasional travels to Gothenburg HQ.
Elektron welcomes applications from all sections of society. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by applicable law.