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Job Title


Application Test Engineer


Company : Bowers & Wilkins


Location : Horsham, West Sussex


Created : 2025-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 Were looking for a Software Test Engineer to help ensure the software quality of Bowers & Wilkins consumer audio productsincluding connected speakers, headphones, and companion apps. This is a critical role in our product development team, where youll work closely with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver robust, high-performance experiences to the global market. Youll 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 Youll Do Develop and execute detailed test cases based on product specs and requirements Identify, log, and help resolve bugscapturing 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 theyre 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 Were 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