QA Engineer (Hardware/Firmware/Mobile) - TO £45K - ID41948

Are you passionate about testing both digital and physical products?

Do you thrive in hands-on environments where your work directly impacts lives?

Ready to join a fast-paced team building something truly transformative?

Join Our Client as a QA Engineer – London (Hybrid) | Up to £45K + Equity

Our client, an ambitious and mission-driven technology company, is seeking a talented QA Engineer to help shape the future of an innovative assistive solution. Based in London and backed by cutting-edge research, this startup is developing a revolutionary product blending software, sensors, and AR. It is creating a real-world impact for users globally.

This is your chance to take ownership in a multidisciplinary environment where software meets hardware. Every test you run brings the team one step closer to launching something meaningful.

Why This Role is Great

• Work at the frontier of innovation: Be instrumental in validating a unique iOS-powered, sensor-integrated product.
• Get hands-on across tech stacks: Design and run tests for both software (Swift/iOS) and custom-built physical devices.
• Shape quality culture: Build and lead quality assurance practices that touch every part of the development lifecycle.
• Drive process improvement: Create regression suites, establish automation frameworks, and support firmware QA cycles.
• Real-world testing: Support the setup of robust testing workflows that replicate real-life usage conditions.
• Collaborative engineering culture: Work directly with mobile developers, hardware specialists, and product leads.

About You

You’ll be joining a small but mighty team, and your impact will be tangible from day one. This role will suit someone who:

• Has a solid foundation in QA or test engineering (3+ years), ideally from a startup or high-growth environment.
• Knows their way around iOS testing (XCTest, Xcode), and is comfortable reading Swift.
• Enjoys working with real-world devices, especially if you’ve tested hardware like sensors or embedded systems.
• Brings experience in test automation (Appium or Python-based tools preferred).
• Thrives independently and brings structure where needed.
• Is excited to be on-site in London most days, with flexibility built in.

Bonus Points If You’ve Worked With:

• Assistive technology, medical devices, or haptic systems
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
• Accessibility testing or usability studies

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000
• Potential for equity participation
• Flexible working hours
• Complimentary lunch (and dinner if you stay late)
• Access to a fully equipped workshop (3D printing, CNC machining)
• Office located 5 minutes from the Jubilee Line
• Regular socials and top-notch local amenities (gym, climbing wall, and more)

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Humand Talent Solutions and our clients are proudly committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis. This includes gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We celebrate diverse perspectives and believe they make teams stronger.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your career and be part of something transformative.

Reach out to Harry Heritage at harry@humand.co.uk for a confidential chat or to apply.