Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves verification of complex hardware/software systems, including workstations, display controllers, drivers, displays, and peripherals in a Windows environment. The position requires conducting system-level troubleshooting, performing preliminary root cause analysis, and participating in the Agile development process as a QA engineer. The engineer will derive test cases from requirement specifications, user stories, and defect history, and define end-to-end test plans for display systems and components.

Additionally, the role involves participating in the design, development, and integration of automated test tools for regression testing.

• Verify complex hardware/software systems including workstations, display controllers, drivers, and peripherals.
• Conduct system-level troubleshooting and perform preliminary root cause analysis.
• Participate in the Agile development process as a QA engineer.
• Derive test cases from requirement specifications, user stories, and defect history.
• Define end-to-end test plans for display systems and components.
• Participate in the design, development, and integration of automated test tools for regression testing.

• Familiarity with computer systems, both hardware and software, including system configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Basic understanding of graphics hardware and video interfaces, such as EDID/Display
  
  ID, DP, and graphics drivers.
• Experience with virtualization, networking, and GPOs.
• Bachelor's degree or more than 3 years of industry experience in engineering.
• 2–3 years of recent Software Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience working in a Windows 10/11 environment.

• Knowledge of software scripting languages such as batch scripts, Python, and Power Shell.
• Experience with testing software for display technologies, including monitors and display controllers.
• Ability to develop test cases and test plans from product requirements and Agile user stories.
• Experience with manual testing and creating custom automated testing (Python, Power Shell, batch scripts).
• Proficiency with Windows system setup and configuration, including OS installation, driver installation, registry basics, and network configuration (Ethernet & Wi-Fi).
• Knowledge of display technologies like Intel, Display Port, Direct
  
  X, Vulkan, OpenGL, WDDM, USB, HDMI, MIPI, driver, device, peripheral, monitor, EDID, Display
  
  ID, MDP, DVI, VGA.

The work environment is hybrid, offering a mix of remote and on-site work. Ideal for individuals who enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and prefer working in a smaller team setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a hybrid position in Portland, OR. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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