Software Quality & Integration Engineer

The Software Quality & Integration Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and functionality of software systems through rigorous testing, issue tracking, and integration support. This role involves working closely with hardware engineers and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve hardware-software interaction issues, particularly in Bluetooth, wireless connectivity, and embedded systems. The engineer will oversee system performance, maintain logs of known issues, and ensure proper software revision control. Additionally, this role will contribute to the validation of third-party device compatibility and provide clear, timely communication to internal teams and overseas vendors. A strong emphasis will be placed on debugging, performance optimization, and maintaining high-quality software standards throughout the development cycle.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Functional Testing & Issue Tracking

• Perform rigorous functional testing of software to ensure stability, performance, and usability.
• Identify, document, and track software issues, ensuring they are communicated and addressed.
• Work closely with vendors and factories to report, escalate, and resolve bugs.

High-Level Software Maintenance & Monitoring

• Oversee system performance and ensure reliability without direct access to source code.
• Maintain logs of known issues and track their resolution with vendors.
• Ensure proper software revision control and maintain detailed release notes.

Hardware-Software Integration Support

• Work alongside hardware engineers to diagnose potential hardware-software interaction issues.
• Troubleshoot Bluetooth, wireless connectivity, and embedded system behaviors in collaboration with vendors.
• Assist in validating compatibility with third-party devices (e.g., Apple Watch, external sensors).

Vendor & Internal Communication

• Communicate with overseas vendors regarding software performance, bugs, and feature requests.
• Provide clear reports to the internal team on project status, blockers, and next steps.
• Work in an agile environment, coordinating with different teams to ensure smooth development cycles.

Experience

• Prior experience in Android app development (Java/Kotlin) or Linux-based systems (C/C , Python, Shell scripting).
• Experience conducting software functional testing to validate system performance.
• Background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
• Strong experience in software functional testing and issue tracking.
• Experience with hardware-software integration, particularly in fitness or embedded systems.
• Experience working with agile methodologies (a plus).
• Experience with IoT connectivity and cloud-based services (a plus).

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with Bluetooth and wireless technologies to assist in development and debugging connectivity issues.
• Knowledge of hardware systems and experience working on hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with software revision tools (e.g., Git, SVN) and maintaining software release notes.
• Expertise in Bluetooth and wireless communication protocols.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills for both software and hardware issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with overseas vendors and provide clear updates to management.
• Flexibility to occasionally work after hours for meetings with our overseas vendor.
• Good documentation skills (release notes, bug tracking, test reports).
• Basic hands-on troubleshooting skills with hardware/software.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field preferred.

There are so many reasons to join us here at Centr but here are just a few:

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with your skills and experience
• Open and modern working environment with a great team
• Opportunity to work with modern technology and products
• Smart, motivated and collaborative coworkers who are here to support your growth