Job Description
You will need to be able to get to the office 5 days a week
Shape the future of premium consumer audio.
Join a team behind legendary audio brands like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Marantz, and help deliver world-class products to millions of passionate listeners across the globe.
🎯 About the Role
We’re looking for a Software Test Engineer to help ensure the software quality of Bowers & Wilkins’ consumer audio products—including connected speakers, headphones, and companion apps. This is a critical role in our product development team, where you’ll work closely with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver robust, high-performance experiences to the global market.
You’ll report to the Software Test Team Leader and support multiple projects simultaneously, playing a vital part in shaping the sound and reliability of future audio products.
🔧 What You’ll Do
* Develop and execute detailed test cases based on product specs and requirements
* Identify, log, and help resolve bugs—capturing logs, tracing issues, and documenting clear steps
* Manage the bug backlog and lead triage sessions to prioritize critical quality issues
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to validate, investigate, and resolve software problems
* Support Alpha and Beta testing programs and host user test sessions
* Coordinate QA efforts with 3rd-party development partners
👩💻 Essential Responsibilities
* Ensure the robustness and reliability of all software releases across Bowers & Wilkins speakers, headphones, and apps
* Own and maintain test plans across the product lifecycle
* Assist in defining software requirements to ensure they’re testable and clearly scoped
* Partner with engineering, product management, customer support, and external vendors to maintain high quality standards
* Help define and drive SQA best practices across teams and products
✅ What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
* Minimum 3 years of QA experience (ISTQB Foundation certification preferred)
* Strong understanding of QA methodologies, manual testing, and best practices
* Experience testing connected products (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IP-based devices)
* Experience with media rendering products (audio/video)
* Familiarity with audio systems and product performance standards
* Experience using tools like Jira for bug tracking and backlog management
* Python or test automation knowledge is a plus
Personal Skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
* Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
* Comfortable working on multiple projects at once
* Self-starter with strong initiative and attention to detail
* Passion for audio, technology, and product quality