Software Test Engineer Access Control QA, Lund

Are you passionate about the point where software meets hardware? Do you want to ensure the quality of products you can physically hold in your hand?

At Axis, we are "Innovating for a smarter, safer world." In our Access Control product area, we build the core technology that secures buildings, assets, and people globally. We are looking for a skilled Software Test Engineer to join one of our most critical firmware development teams, right here at our global HQ in Lund. This isn't just another software testing role. You will be the quality champion for the embedded firmware that powers our door controllers and card readers—the very heart of our physical security ecosystem.

Your future team
We are the Access Control QA team dedicated to ensuring the Access Control product area delivers Axis products and solutions that earn customer trust, ensuring reliability and satisfaction.

Our team consists of 20 software test engineers with mixed experience, both seniors, specialists and junior engineers, and a widespread background. We value teamwork and each other and care deeply about the quality culture! Together we innovate, secure and improve the world - through collaborative solutions that combine expertise, trust and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

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What you’ll do here as a Test Engineer
You will be embedded within a highly experienced agile scrum team. This team is the crucial bridge between pure software and electronic engineering; they write the first line of code that runs on new hardware. Your mission will be to ensure our firmware is robust, reliable, and secure from the earliest development stages. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading firmware quality in hardware projects: Take the firmware QA lead role in our new hardware projects. You will plan, coordinate, and execute the complete test plans/strategy, from the first prototype to the final product
• Deep, hands-on testing: Go beyond the surface. Perform detailed manual and automated testing of firmware features, focusing on stability, performance, security, and hardware interaction
• Driving "Shift-Left" further: Collaborate directly with developers in your scrum team to integrate testing early and often, catching issues "close to the metal" before they escalate
• Building a sustainable future: Actively contribute to our long-term quality strategy by improving test methods, expanding our automation frameworks (we love Python!), and identifying new tools and techniques
• Ensuring reliability and usability: from a customer perspective

Who are we looking for?
We're looking for someone with strong technical curiosity and a collaborative spirit. You are pragmatic, take initiative, and enjoy the challenge of working in a senior, fast-paced team. You will be a perfect fit if you have:

• Proven experience: 3-5 years in software testing within a scrum team, with a strong preference for experience in embedded systems, firmware, or IoT products
• A leader's mindset: You are comfortable planning and leading test activities for a project, coordinating with other testers and developers, and reporting on quality status
• Technical skills: You have experience with both manual and automated software testing. You aren't afraid to read a datasheet, connect a logic analyzer, or write a script to solve a problem
• Collaborative skills: You possess excellent communication skills and can articulate technical issues and quality insights to developers, product managers, and other stakeholders
• A customer-centric view: You naturally think about how the end-user will experience the product's reliability and usability

It would be fantastic if you also have experience with:

• Scripting/programming for test automation (e.g., Python, C)
• Performance, stress, and long-term stability testing
• Basic hardware debugging tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
• Leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) for tasks such as generating test ideas, coding test scripts, or analyzing results
• CI/CD tools and environments (e.g., Jenkins, Git)

What Axis has to offer
We are a world leader in network video, where cutting-edge technology meets global impact. As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You’ll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work-life balance. Our Lund HQ Campus, including the impressive Grenden building, offers a dynamic environment with spaces crafted to encourage collaboration, whether through informal “fika” chats, formal meetings, or after-hours activities. Check it out: Axis HQ

Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of benefits, including a company bonus, Friday cake, wellness allowance, health insurance — and even your own Axis bicycle. To learn more about Axis, our innovative products, solutions, and vibrant company culture, explore:
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Ready to Act?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications. We go through applications continuously so don’t wait – send in your application today! In case of questions, please reach out to recruiting manager Henrik Åkesson.