Senior SQA Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Elevator Pitch

Are you a Senior SQA Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment testing both hardware and software? Do you want to help validate new hardware, firmware, and software for Evolv’s Express and Expedite products—and play a critical role in supporting our growing fleet in the field?

Evolv is seeking a Senior SQA Engineer to design test plans, validate new features, and ensure quality across our physical product lines. This role is essential for qualifying new hardware, supporting existing systems in production, and driving quality across Express, Expedite, and Evolv’s next-generation platforms.

Success in the Role : What performance outcomes will you work toward completing?

In 30 days, you will :

• Develop a top-to-bottom understanding of Evolv’s product ecosystem, with emphasis on the Express platform architecture, core features, and system behavior.
• Execute manual regression and functional testing, validating new and existing capabilities.
• Learn Evolv’s SQA toolchain, including automation frameworks, CI / CD workflows, and SDLC processes.
• Become proficient in Jira, TestRail, and internal reporting practices.
• Debug failing test cases, file high-quality defect tickets, and collaborate across engineering to assess risk and root cause.

In 3 months, you will :

Within 12 months, you will :

The Work : What type of work will you be doing a regular basis?

As a Senior SQA Engineer, you will validate complex systems which combine hardware, embedded firmware, networking, and cloud connectivity. Your work will span hands-on testing, debugging, analysis, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Core responsibilities include :

Hardware and Software Integration :

Manual Testing & System Verification

Automated Testing Contribution

Networking & Communications Testing

Areas you will evaluate :

Defect Analysis, Troubleshooting & Quality Reporting

Release Coordination & Quality Gates

Cross-Functional Collaboration

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?

You’ll be joining a seasoned group of SQA Engineers (Principal, Senior, and Staff) who bring deep expertise across both manual and automated testing. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of SQA, an experienced engineering leader who values clarity, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving. The team is grounded in Evolv’s values : Do the Right Thing, Put People First, Own It, Win Together , and Be Bold / Stay Curious. This is a group that supports one another, moves quickly, communicates openly and operates with a strong commitment to deliver high quality products that directly impact customer safety and experience.

Where is the role located?

This role is based onsite out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts with some flexibility in being remote some days.

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000- $172,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share :

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

Requirements

Wi-Fi & Networking Expertise

Hardware, Embedded Systems & SQA

Process & Tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who :

Our Benefits Include :

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.