Entry Level Software Quality Assurance Jobs
New grad software quality assurance jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work testing real applications can matter more than a long resume. Most openings reflect a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Knapp, Nokia, and Zones hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.
Management Level Definition:
Contributes to assignments of limited scope by applying technical concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education, or previous experience. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters.
Responsibilities:
- Codes and programs enhancements, updates, and changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compilers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools
- Executes established test plans and protocols for assigned portions of code; identifies, logs, and debugs assigned issues
- Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development
- Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Typically 0-2 years experience
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience or understanding in Software systems testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools
- Experience or understanding of software systems design tools and programming languages (preferably Python)
- Experience or understanding in Software Automation, preferably with Python
- Experience or understanding with multiple operating systems like Linux, Unix, Windows, etc.
- Experience or understanding of Network device management and deployment (routing, switching and firewall devices)
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Understanding of design for software systems running on multiple platform types
- Understanding of basic testing, coding, and debugging procedures
- Good written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
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Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_01
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
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Entry Level Software Quality Assurance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level software quality assurance job?
Entry level software quality assurance employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on testing experience, even from coursework, internships, or personal projects. Familiarity with bug-tracking tools, basic test case writing, and an understanding of the software development lifecycle gives you a clear edge. A portfolio showing real test plans or defect reports signals readiness far more effectively than credentials alone at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level software quality assurances?
Companies hiring entry level software quality assurances right now include Knapp, Nokia, and Zones, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including technology companies, healthcare platforms, financial services firms, and software-focused startups that need growing QA teams and are willing to develop new talent.
Are there remote entry level software quality assurance jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 29% of entry level software quality assurance openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making this a relatively flexible field for new professionals. Many companies offering remote QA roles still prefer candidates who can join team standups and collaborate closely with developers across time zones.
Are these new grad software quality assurance jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior software quality assurance roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates with a testing portfolio in place of professional history. Look for language like "entry level," "junior QA," or "0 to 2 years" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level software quality assurances?
Entry Level software quality assurance roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they ship software continuously and need dedicated QA professionals to catch defects early, maintain release quality, and support agile development teams that depend on fast, reliable testing cycles.