Application Test Engineer

You will need to be able to get to the office 5 days a week

Shape the future of premium consumer audio.

Join a team behind legendary audio brands like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Marantz, and help deliver world-class products to millions of passionate listeners across the globe.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Test Engineer to help ensure the software quality of Bowers & Wilkins’ consumer audio products—including connected speakers, headphones, and companion apps. This is a critical role in our product development team, where you’ll work closely with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver robust, high-performance experiences to the global market.

You’ll report to the Software Test Team Leader and support multiple projects simultaneously, playing a vital part in shaping the sound and reliability of future audio products.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute detailed test cases based on product specs and requirements

Identify, log, and help resolve bugs—capturing logs, tracing issues, and documenting clear steps

Manage the bug backlog and lead triage sessions to prioritize critical quality issues

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to validate, investigate, and resolve software problems

Support Alpha and Beta testing programs and host user test sessions

Coordinate QA efforts with 3rd-party development partners

Essential Responsibilities

Ensure the robustness and reliability of all software releases across Bowers & Wilkins speakers, headphones, and apps

Own and maintain test plans across the product lifecycle

Assist in defining software requirements to ensure they’re testable and clearly scoped

Partner with engineering, product management, customer support, and external vendors to maintain high quality standards

Help define and drive SQA best practices across teams and products

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of QA experience (ISTQB Foundation certification preferred)

Strong understanding of QA methodologies, manual testing, and best practices

Experience testing connected products (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IP-based devices)

Experience with media rendering products (audio/video)

Familiarity with audio systems and product performance standards

Experience using tools like Jira for bug tracking and backlog management

Python or test automation knowledge is a plus

Personal Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Comfortable working on multiple projects at once

Self-starter with strong initiative and attention to detail

Passion for audio, technology, and product quality