Software Qa & Test Specialist

About Voyis:
Voyis Imaging designs and manufactures high performance underwater lasers, cameras, lights for autonomous underwater vehicles that expand capability and enhance understanding in underwater surveys and exploration. Our products have enabled our customers to survey thousands of kilometers ocean floor across all 7 continents, helping them better understand those remote, challenging environments. Our mission is to push the limits of what’s possible subsea and enable every underwater vehicle to see the depths like we see the surface.
All our products are proudly designed and built in Waterloo.
What you’ll do:
We are looking for a talented Software QA & Test Specialist to design, develop, and execute tests for the software that controls our industry-leading underwater sensors. Working with a small but growing software team, you will find creative ways to validate the full software stack, from the low-level embedded firmware (working directly with robotic systems including single board computers, microcontrollers, cameras, and lasers) to the graphical interface used by our customers to monitor and control the systems. In this role, you will help define the framework that gets used for testing by driving the automation needed to propel Voyis into our next phase of growth.
Your Responsibilities:

• Design and build a scalable, cost-effective automation framework and tools to support automation test case development across multiple technologies
• Work with the development team to assess and improve the usability and testability of the system, to ensure the best possible customer experience
• Create, execute, and manage test plans, including both automated and manual tests, finding creative ways to validate the full software stack
• Investigate and assess emerging QA technologies to keep Voyis at the leading edge of software development

This role is primarily in-person but some remote work flexibility is possible. We want you to be with the team, learning and collaborating daily. And we want you to be with the hardware, running your code in real environments.
Must haves:

• Strong programming skills (C++, Python, or similar)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication of expected system functionality and test results
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Proven experience in QA or Test role

Bonus Points for:

• Excellent knowledge of GitHub workflows, templates, runners.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude such as using an oscilloscope.
• Experience with C++ libraries: Qt, OpenCV
• Experience developing & testing for Windows, Linux x86, ARM, and using Docker
• Track record of succesul test & debug with hardware/software interfaces & embedded

The Perks:

• Regular company social events
• Flexibility in work hours and a dedication to a work-life balance
• Company-paid benefits & RRSP matching
• Monthly Demo Days with lunch and presentations from each department

Why you should join Voyis:
Our team is made up of problem-solvers, passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible underwater. We get excited about building cool stuff and working on exciting projects like going to the Titanic, Endurance (and lots of other shipwrecks too!). We are a small and closely-knit team. Each member of our team makes a significant impact not just on our business, but on our customers as well.
At Voyis we value diversity and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We thank everyone who applies and for their interest in working for Voyis, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. To learn more about life at Voyis, check out voyis.com and follow us on LinkedIn