Smart HQ Mobile App QA Engineer

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

The Smart HQ Mobile App QA Engineer will be responsible for developing test automation systems for mobile apps, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communications, cloud systems, and third-party integrations. This role will implement automation scripts to perform embedded software testing. The QA Engineer will ensure all software implementations are fully verified and validated against the requirements, and that all results are documented and communicated to the team. Additionally, the QA Engineer will be responsible for designing and maintaining test plans for automated regression testing. The QA Engineer will be a consumer advocate for the GE Appliances connected software ecosystem, working closely with the embedded QA teams and software development teams to promote excellent user experience. This role is based on-site in Louisville, KY.

Position

Smart HQ Mobile App QA Engineer

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Create test plans to ensure software implementations meet design requirements.
• Assist in root cause analysis by collecting data from various components in the system.
• Verify the OTA process can be performed successfully.
• Create automated regression testing solutions using Node.js, Jasmine, Cucumber, and other languages/frameworks.
• Develop large-scale applications to communicate with appliances over a communication bus and mobile apps via device simulators.
• Review test plans, automation sequences, and code changes made by team members.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings such as daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and/or retrospectives, as needed.
• Use and create AI assistants/agents for typical software testing tasks such as test plan development, automation script development, results analysis, etc.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent industry work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years1 year of experience in testing embedded software.
• Strong programming background.
• Familiarity with both Android OS and iOS, along with ADB, Xcode, etc.
• Deep understanding of firmware/software development processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements during the development process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with development using LabVIEW, TestStand, C, Python and JavaScript.
• Background in App and cloud integration with smart devices.
• Networking knowledge.
• IoT/OTA updates testing experience.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cor