Linux Video QA Lead
- People Tech
- 8 - 13 years
- Hyderabad
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Linux Video QA Lead Responsibilities and Expertise
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Strategy & Planning
- Define test strategy, test plans, and validation criteria for Linux-based video drivers, frameworks (V4L2), and multimedia pipelines.
- Ensure coverage for a wide range of use cases including playback, capture, encoding, decoding, streaming, and camera interfaces.
- Test Execution & Automation
- Lead development and execution of manual and automated test cases for video pipelines across different SoCs and platforms.
- Oversee integration of test automation frameworks (e.g., LAVA, Robot Framework, Jenkins pipelines).
- Linux Video Subsystem QA
- Validate components like V4L2, DRM/KMS, GStreamer, FFmpeg, VA-API, and proprietary video codec interfaces (if applicable).
- Verify compliance with Linux kernel interfaces, API behavior, and cross-version compatibility.
- Debugging & Issue Resolution
- Lead root cause analysis of video quality, stability, and performance issues in conjunction with development teams.
- Use tools like dmesg, gdb, perf, ftrace, and kernel logs for in-depth debugging.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with developers, system integrators, hardware teams, and customer QA to align on quality expectations.
- Drive QA sign-off for internal releases and customer deliverables.
- Regression & Performance Testing
- Ensure test coverage for regressions and performance benchmarks (FPS, latency, thermal impact, power consumption).
- Manage continuous integration of video test suites for nightly and release builds.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed test reports, bug reports, and test execution summaries.
- Track KPIs like defect density, test pass rate, and automation coverage.
Required Expertise:
- Strong QA Background:
- 8+ years in Linux multimedia or embedded QA with at least 3+ years in a lead or principal QA role.
- Deep understanding of test lifecycle and QA metrics.
- Linux Multimedia Stack:
- Hands-on knowledge of Linux video frameworks: V4L2, GStreamer, FFmpeg, VA-API, OpenMAX IL.
- Familiarity with video codecs (H.264, HEVC, VP9, AV1), resolution standards (HD/FHD/4K), and color formats (YUV, RGB).
- Kernel and Driver Validation:
- Experience testing video encoder/decoder, ISP pipelines, HDMI/DP interfaces, and camera capture flows.
- Good understanding of DRM/KMS and buffer management (DMABUF, MMAP, etc.).
- Test Automation:
- Proficient in Python, shell scripting, and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, pytest, or custom automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with hardware test environments and lab automation.
- Debugging & Tools:
- Proficient with Linux debugging tools (strace, gdb, perf, top, iotop) and log analysis.
- Ability to interpret kernel logs and trace buffer output.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proven track record of cross-functional coordination and quality advocacy.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: QA Team ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: People TechLocation(s): Hyderabad+ View Contact
Keyskills: Linux Video Subsystem QA camera interfaces linux video Test Strategy Debugging Problems Documentation & Reporting Linux Multimedia Stack Regression & Performance Testing Cross-Functional Collaboration Kernel
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