Sr. Test Engineer

Amazing Career Opportunity:
Senior Test Engineer

Location:

Cypress, CA

Job

HID Global is seeking a motivated and skilled Test Engineer (P2 level) to join our dynamic quality assurance team. In this role, you will collaborate with global teams to ensure the quality and performance of our access control products, including elevators, fingerprint readers, and more. You’ll be instrumental in the testing and validation process, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

If you're passionate about quality assurance and ready for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high‑tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. ,

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting‑edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high‑quality solutions.

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

• Developing QA strategies for APIs and firmware testing, aiming for reliable products delivered on schedule.
• Building, maintaining, and improving automated test frameworks for APIs, UI, and embedded systems.
• Collaborating with teams to encourage continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Driving automation, CI/CD, and other tools to improve test efficiency and coverage.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance testing methods and processes.
• Managing end‑to‑end QA processes, including test planning, regression testing, and defect tracking.
• Troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring timely defect resolution.
• Promoting best practices like TDD and other QA approaches for embedded systems.
• Leading process improvements to ensure product features meet performance, security, and reliability standards.

• 5+ years of experience in QA or SDET roles, including 3+ years of automation experience.
• Experience testing firmware and embedded systems.
• Hands‑on experience developing or testing software using C and C++.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and testing techniques.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks for APIs, UI, and embedded systems, including setting up test environments and integrating CI/CD pipelines to streamline testing.
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs and the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP).
• Degree in a technical field, preferably computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including transport protocols (TCP, UDP) and application protocols such as HTTPS.
• Hands‑on experience with diagnostic tools like Wireshark, Postman, and curl.
• Understanding of serial communication protocols (e.g., RS‑232, RS‑485).
• Experience with access control products or solutions is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SSL digital certificates.
• Experience using tools like Test Rail and JIRA within an Agile development environment.

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet…