Algo is a rapidly growing technology company specializing in the manufacturing and supply of audio and video communication products. Our innovative solutions are designed to make industrial communication safe, simple, and effective. We collaborate with some of the largest technology companies globally to deliver cutting-edge products to our customers.
Position Overview
We are looking for a talented, energetic individual with a dedication to quality to join our Software Engineering team in the role of Intermediate QA Engineer in Burnaby, B.C.
Responsibilities
- Own quality strategy and test planning across cloud services, web applications, and IP endpoint devices.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests covering UI, APIs, backend services, and device behavior.
- Develop and execute test plans validating functionality, performance, reliability, and system workflows.
- Validate device-to-cloud integrations, including REST, GraphQL, and device communication protocols.
- Drive cross-layer testing to ensure consistency across UI, cloud services, and embedded firmware.
- Identify quality risks early and collaborate with engineering to define mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cloud, firmware, and product teams throughout development.
Qualifications
- BSc in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2+ years of Software QA experience, including test planning, automation, and system-level testing.
- Experience in either cloud/application QA OR firmware/device QA, with interest in working across system layers.
- Experience testing web applications, APIs (REST, GraphQL, or similar), or distributed services OR experience validating embedded systems, firmware, or network-connected devices.
- Experience developing and maintaining automated test solutions (e.g. Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript).
- Strong debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills with focus on product quality and customer experience.
- Strong organizational skills and adaptability in fast-moving development environments.
Applicant Notes (Please read thoroughly before applying)
- Fully remote work is not available for this position.
- This role requires a minimum in-office presence of 4 days per week due to nature of work with physical products
- Only candidates already local to Metro Vancouver will be considered.
- The company will not be offering relocation assistance for any candidates.
- Please do not apply if you cannot meet our legal work authorization requirements.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada legally on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week).
The pay range for this role is:
75,000 - 95,000 CAD per year (Canadian HQ)
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What We Do
Founded in 1968, Algo has been a telecommunications or information technology company with over 50 years of experience developing, designing, and manufacturing communication endpoints.
We manufacture network-based IP audio and video communication products for integration with VoIP Unified Communication (UC) and mass notification software platforms. Supporting secure SIP and multicast, Algo has a portfolio that includes IP speakers, IP intercoms, IP paging adapters, IP strobe lights, IP supervision controllers, and endpoint accessories.
Algo is headquartered in Burnaby, BC, Canada – a suburb of Vancouver. The facility houses our engineering and technical support teams as well as manufacturing. More than 4 million telecom endpoints have been manufactured and shipped globally.
Algo offers direct sales support in Canada, the USA, and Europe. Reach out to an Algo representative today to see how we can help.
