QA Automation Engineer

About the RoleWe're focused on hiring engineers who understand not only the device and embedded systems, but also how they perform and evolve at scale in the field. You’ll work across the full device lifecycle—from developing automated HIL and regression tests and validating new features, to analyzing fleet telemetry, monitoring releases, and investigating issues reported by customers. You’ll collaborate closely with embedded, backend, hardware, and other QA automation engineers to improve test coverage, release quality, and the reliability of devices deployed in the field. If you’re looking for a fast-paced environment where your work directly improves the quality and reliability of products shipped to customers, this is the place for you!What You'll DoDeveloping tools to analyze fleet health, actively monitoring devices after releases, creating alerts, and managing device configurations in the fieldWorking with large volumes of data (Querybook, Grafana, AWS Athena)Monitoring telemetry data from devices in the fieldAnalyzing automated HIL regression test results, running automated tests on release builds and performing a few remaining manual checksDeveloping proofs-of-concept to validate how the remaining manual tests and new features can be automated, then implementing automated tests and adding them to the regression suiteExpanding regression test coverage based on fleet health analysis and customer-reported bugsWhat You Bring5+ years of experience in software QA, release engineering, or testing physical/embedded devicesExperience designing test strategies and developing automated test cases, with a focus on regression and end-to-end testingGood knowledge of Python, CI/CD, Linux, networking, and databasesUnderstanding of hardware/software interactions and the ability to troubleshoot issues on physical devicesExperience automating manual QA processes, including developing proofs-of-concept and turning them into reliable regression testsAbility to identify, reproduce, investigate, and clearly report issues found during automated testing or fleet monitoringAbility to work in Polish on a daily basis (minimum C1)Ability to commute to the Verkada office in Kraków every ThursdayNice to HaveExperience with release validation and fleet health monitoringExperience with configuration and release managementGrafana or similar tools to visualize telemetry dataBDD methodology (Gherkin syntax)TeamCity, GitHub ActionsEmbedded systems, device telemetry, HIL testingBasic understanding of electronicsPoland Employee BenefitsVerkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays and flexible PTO Professional development stipendWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefitsGreat Place To Work 2026 Certified