Software Testing and Quality Engineer I

Legrand North America • Carlsbad, CA

2d • $75,000 - $81,000

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Software Testing and Quality Engineer I to join the WattStopper Team in Carlsbad, CA. The Software Testing and Quality Engineer I supports the development, testing, and automation of embedded firmware and software systems for electronic devices. This role focuses on manual and automated testing, building foundational automation capabilities, and supporting the full software development lifecycle. It is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, solve problems, and grow in a structured engineering environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in software or firmware testing

Nice To Haves

• Basic proficiency in C or C#, Python, and scripting languages
• Familiarity with Git and defect tracking tools
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and user stories to develop basic test scenarios
• Execute manual and automated test cases for firmware, software, and mobile applications
• Assist in building and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
• Perform validation, performance testing, and basic debugging
• Create test data, simulations, and environments to verify system behavior
• Identify, document, and track software and firmware defects
• Follow defined testing procedures and quality standards
• Support software and firmware design and development activities
• Participate in coding, debugging, testing, and code reviews under guidance
• Assist with build plans and technical documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stay aligned with project goals

Benefits

• LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees