QA - Set-Top Box (STB) Testing

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QA Engineer

Manual Testing

• Execute end-to-end testing of Set-Top Boxes including:
• Channel tuning, EPG, PVR, VOD, middleware & UI flows
• CAS/DRM functionality, live TV, time-shift, playback
• Remote control (IR/BT) functionality
• HDMI/AV/USB port testing
• Firmware upgrade, factory reset, pairing & installation
• Validate video/audio playback quality, OTT app behaviour, and performance.
• Perform network testing (WiFi, LAN, hotspot, Ethernet).
• Capture and analyse logs through UART/serial console.
• Conduct regression, stability, long-duration, and performance tests.
• Document test cases, scenarios, and bug reports.

Automation Testing

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for STB features.
• Work with automation frameworks like

  Python, Robot Framework, PyTest

  , or similar.
• Automate UI navigation, channel change, OTT navigation, stress tests, and device interactions.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred).
• Analyse automation results and improve reliability of test suites.

Skills and Requirement

• 4–6 years of experience in STB/DTV/IPTV/OTT device testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in

  manual testing

  of embedded devices.
• Experience in

  automation scripting

  using Python or Robot Framework.
• Deep understanding of:
• DVB, MPEG-TS, OTT streaming
• CAS/DRM systems
• HDMI/HDCP protocols
• Networking protocols related to STB
• Experience with tools like JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr.
• Ability to read logs, debug issues, and work with developers.
• Strong documentation and communication skill

Good to have

• Experience automating tests using serial commands, IR blasters, or Bluetooth controllers.
• Knowledge of codecs (H.264, H.265), streaming protocols (HLS, DASH).
• Exposure to Linux command-line and embedded systems architecture.
• Experience testing OTT apps (YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime) on STBs.