Software Test Engineer – Embedded & Automation

  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 95,000-110,000 NZD / Year

Job Description:

Software Test Engineer – Embedded & Automation


  • 📍 Location (New Zealand): North Shore, Auckland 🇳🇿
  • 💼 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • 💰 Base (NZD): 95k – 110k per annum
  • 📅 Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable


🌊 About the Company

We are a global leader in technology, systems, and solutions across Marine, RV, and Speciality Vehicles.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands across power systems, digital systems, fishing technology, and performance components.

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do — and our people make it possible ⚡


🎯 Position Overview

As a Software Quality Tester II, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products.

You’ll design, execute, and maintain test cases, identify defects, and collaborate closely with developers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.


🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • ✅ Develop, execute, and maintain test cases
  • 🐞 Identify, document, and track software defects
  • 🤝 Collaborate with developers and stakeholders on requirements and test strategies
  • 🔍 Perform functional, integration, regression, and system testing
  • 💡 Participate in code reviews and improve testing practices
  • 📝 Contribute to test plans and QA documentation
  • 🔎 Conduct root cause analysis and support defect resolution


🎓 Required Qualifications

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field along with 3+ years of experience in software testing / QA
  • 💻 Programming or scripting skills in Python and/or JavaScript.
  • 🔌 Understanding of embedded systems & hardware/software integration
  • 🤖 Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks
  • 🔄 Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing
  • 📜 ISTQB certification (or similar) is a plus


🌍 Working Environment

  • 🏢 Primarily office-based with flexible/remote options
  • 🚤 Field testing on boats and in marine environments
  • ⏰ Occasional early starts or extended hours during on-water testing


Why Join Us? ⭐

We are the clear leader in the marine industry, committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. 💵
  • A robust Wellness Program. 🧘
  • Career growth opportunities within a global organisation. 📈
  • The chance to work on products that are "making a splash" worldwide! 🏆