Entry Level Software Quality Engineer Jobs
New grad software quality engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Technology & Software and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like HP, Adobe, and Knapp hiring at this level now.
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Software Quality Engineer
Description -
This role is responsible for maintaining the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications throughout the development lifecycle. The role identifies and rectifies defects, ensures adherence to established quality standards, and contributes to the overall improvement of the software development process. The role involves various activities aimed at preventing and detecting issues, thereby enhancing the end user experience. The role creates and executes comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project specifications.
Onsite in Ft Collins 5-days a week
Responsibilities
- Executes established test plans and protocols for assigned portions of code for end-user applications, systems software, and firmware running on hardware, local, networked, and Internet-based platforms; identifies, logs, and debugs assigned issues.
- Perform Functional and Solution Testing of Video/Collaboration Software.
- Additionally, codes and programs test scripts, automation, and integration activities based on specific test requirements.
- Conducts functional, integration, regression, and performance testing to validate software functionality.
- Automates testing processes using appropriate tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and repeatability.
- Monitors and enforces adherence to established coding standards, design guidelines, and best practices.
- Monitors software performance and conducts load and stress testing to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.
- Prepares and maintains QA-related documentation, including test plans, test matrices, and testing reports.
- Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced development partners on software applications design and development.
- Participates as a member of project team of other software quality assurance engineers to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products.
- Supports priority projects with direction, maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and sharing information via standardized reports.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Four-year Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in software quality assurance, test harnesses and QA focused tools, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Software Quality Engineer
- Certified Associate in Software Quality (CASQ)
- Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE)
Knowledge & Skills
- Agile Methodology
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Automation
- CI/CD
- Computer Science
- Copilot AI or equivalent
- Debugging
- Jenkins
- JIRA
- Python
- Scripting
- FAST/Scrum (Software Development)
- Security
- SIP Protocol
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
- Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
- Software Testing
- Test Automation
- Test Planning
- Test Rail test case management
- Video Software
The pay range for this role is $59,350 to $89,600 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/1/26
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Full time
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No shift premium (United States of America)
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Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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Entry Level Software Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level software quality engineer job?
Focus on building hands-on experience through internships, capstone projects, or personal test automation work you can show on GitHub. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with tools like Selenium, JIRA, or Postman, a basic understanding of the software development lifecycle, and the ability to write clear bug reports. Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation can help a new grad stand out.
Which companies hire entry level software quality engineers?
Companies hiring entry level software quality engineers right now include HP, Adobe, and Knapp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, you will find openings at a mix of large technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare technology providers, and mid-size software product companies that run dedicated QA teams.
Are there remote entry level software quality engineer jobs?
Yes, though many entry level roles still prefer on-site or hybrid arrangements to support onboarding. About 25% of entry level software quality engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility will find options, particularly at larger technology employers and software-as-a-service companies.
Are these new grad software quality engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior software quality engineer roles. A posting is typically new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op work toward that requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for phrases like 'entry level,' 'new grad,' or 'junior QA' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level software quality engineers?
Entry Level software quality engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they ship software continuously and rely on structured QA pipelines, creating steady demand for junior testers who can grow into automation and performance engineering roles.