Software QA Engineer - Contract

About Pebble

Pebble is a sustainable living startup defining a new way to live, work and explore from anywhere with a 100% electric, hassle-free RV trailer. Built by a team of experts in both automotive and consumer technology, Pebble combines electrification with cutting-edge automotive technology for a travel trailer experience that removes the hassles RV trailer owners have struggled with for decades.

At Pebble, we are building out the future of lighter, more flexible living. We see a world where your home can be anywhere you want to take it. Pebble blends the best of what it means to be at home, on the road, and off-grid into something useful and magical. This is a collective effort. Our team is dedicated to making not just products, but a lifestyle that is truly sustainable.

If the idea of building out the future sparks your imagination and intersects with your skills, we’d love to meet you.

Role Summary

Role: Software QA Engineer - Contract

Location: Onsite: Fremont, CA

The Role

As a Software QA Engineer (Blackbox Testing) – Contract, you will focus on manual software testing to validate system functionality, user interactions, and overall product performance. You will work closely with engineers and product teams to execute test plans, document issues, and ensure high-quality releases. Your primary focus will be on end-to-end testing, exploratory testing, and identifying software defects that impact user experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual blackbox test cases to validate software functionality and system interactions.
• Identify, document, and track software defects to support issue resolution.
• Conduct functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing across different software platforms.
• Verify software reliability and responsiveness across mobile applications, embedded systems, and cloud-based interfaces.
• Work with engineers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues.
• Provide detailed feedback on user experience, performance, and edge cases.
• Participate in test planning, sprint reviews, and release validation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software QA, manual testing, or blackbox testing.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, software testing processes, and defect tracking.
• Experience testing mobile applications, web platforms, or embedded systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and report software issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.