Quality Specialist​/SW Quality Assurance Lead - Arduino, Turin, Italy

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Qualcomm Europe, Inc. Italy Branch Office

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Software Engineering

Arduino is now a Qualcomm company!

Arduino’s mission is to enable people to enhance their lives through accessible open‑source electronics and digital technologies. Since 2005, millions of people – from kids and students to engineers and professionals around the world – are using Arduino to innovate in music, games, toys, smart homes, farming, autonomous vehicles and many more.

We are looking for an experienced QA Engineer to join the Arduino Cloud and Software team and help us ensure consistent deployment of high‑quality applications. You will be responsible for all software to meet internal and external specifications, and satisfy user needs before product delivery. We believe in high standards of excellence and the importance of this role in our company.

• A challenging career path in a rapidly growing company with modern vision and talented teams.
• A competitive salary that values people skills and experience.
• A young and inspiring work environment that encourages diversity and cultural exchange.
• Individual growth objectives with a dedicated budget for learning/training.
• Flexible working hours and working locations – we value work‑life balance.
• A meaningful work opportunity in a mission‑driven company committed to empower people worldwide.

• Ping pong and foosball tournaments (sport or gym benefit included for everyone).
• Seasonal celebrations, happy hours, everyday drinks and snacks at the office.
• Sunny rooftop lunch breaks and hammocks for relaxation and concentration.

• Lead the QA strategy and processes for the Arduino Cloud and Software team.
• Guide a small team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Define and monitor key quality metrics to ensure the highest standards for all software products and services.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Oversee comprehensive test plans and drive the adoption of test automation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all software quality‑related issues and collaborate closely with product, support and external teams.
• Establish and maintain a robust bug‑tracking process to ensure all issues are well‑documented and prioritized, smoothing the way for technical investigation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of software engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field and 1+ year of software engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in QA, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading a QA team and developing a comprehensive QA strategy.
• Deep expertise in QA methodologies and a variety of testing types.
• Professional experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

• Experience with backend API testing.
• Experience with performance and load testing.
• Knowledge of software security guidelines or experience in security testing.
• Familiarity with Arduino and embedded programming.
• Experience in the IoT field.

If you’re excited about this role or about our company but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyways. If we feel you don’t fit for this job, we may have something else for you.

* References to a particular number of years of experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role…