--- title: 'Quality Assurance Engineer at Morse Micro' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/quality-assurance-engineer-morse-micro-melboune-jakxzm8rx4aj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Quality Assurance Engineer at Morse Micro - **Company:** Morse Micro - **Location:** Melboune, Australia - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-10-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/morse-micro/2cbad3e0-f774-4a06-aac1-894086a0e670 ## Job description Morse Micro is redefining wireless connectivity with next-generation Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) technology. As Australia’s largest fabless semiconductor company, we’re building ultra-efficient chips that power tomorrow’s IoT landscape through extended range, low power consumption and high performance. You’ll be part of a global team collaborating across Australia, the US, India, the UK, China, Taiwan, and Japan. ## Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled QA/QC Engineer to take ownership of validation and quality assurance across our ecosystem - including Android and iOS mobile applications, cloud-based services , products and their embedded firmware. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a detail-oriented mindset, and a passion for delivering reliable, high-performance products that seamlessly connect hardware and software at great scale ## Responsibilities include - Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and validation scripts across mobile, cloud, and firmware layers. - Validate Android and iOS mobile apps for UI/UX, functionality, performance, and compatibility across devices. - Verify services and backend APIs (REST, WebSocket, TCP/UDP) for correctness, performance, and security. - Perform end-to-end system validation, ensuring seamless communication between firmware, cloud, and mobile clients. - Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects throughout the SDLC. - Build and maintain automated test frameworks for mobile apps, APIs, and device-level interactions. - Validate OTA firmware updates, network resilience, and real-time event handling. - Establish quality gates within CI/CD pipelines and maintain regression suites. - Track, document, and communicate test results using modern QA tools and dashboards (e.g., Jira, TestRail). - Champion best practices for test coverage, traceability, and defect prevention. ## Qualifications / Experience / Skills - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics, or related discipline. - 3+ years of experience in QA/QC for mobile, backend, or embedded systems. - Strong experience testing Android and iOS apps (manual + automation). - Proficiency with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger, Insomnia). - Experience with network-level testing (TCP/UDP sockets, MQTT, WebSockets). - Familiarity with firmware validation and hardware-in-loop testing. - Knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, PyTest, Playwright, Robot Framework). - Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and RESTful microservice architectures. - Experience with IoT ecosystems and edge-to-cloud validation. - Familiarity with security testing, including TLS, token auth, and API rate limits. - Hands-on with firmware flashing, UART/serial logs, or BLE/Wi-Fi device testing. - Proficiency in test data management and performance/load testing. ## What we offer - Competitive salary and stock option package - Performance-based bonus scheme - Income protection insurance - Supportive, high-performance culture where your work truly matters - Personal professional growth opportunities Our Culture At Morse Micro, our values shape how we work. We live our Values - We are Genuine, Pragmatic, take Initiative & Persevere. We’re building a culture where smart, curious people of all backgrounds can thrive. We know that innovation improves when teams bring different perspectives to the table. You don’t have to fit a typical mold to make an impact here – we value technical excellence, creative thinking, and the drive to shape what’s next. ## Who You Are You’re a pragmatic, hands-on QA/QC Engineer that can effectively and efficiently qualify products and contribute to their improvement for wide use.. You’re collaborative and analytical. You bring technical vigour and a practical mindset to every challenge - and you want your work to influence real-world impact. If you’re ready to help shape the future of IoT connectivity, please apply - This is your moment. ## About Morse Micro ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Morse Micro is reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things by developing the world’s smallest, fastest, longest-range and lowest-power Wi-Fi HaLow chips. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, raised ~A$170M / ~US$200M; valuation ~US$700M as of Feb 2023) - **Headquarters**: Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia (also offices in Irvine & Portola Valley, CA; Cambridge, UK; Hangzhou, China; Taipei, Taiwan; Bangalore, India) - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Michael de Nil (CEO) and Andrew Terry (CTO) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Wi-Fi HaLow semiconductors for the Internet of Things (IoT) - **Target Customers**: B2B – OEMs, system integrators, and design houses serving Commercial, Residential, and Industrial IoT markets (access control, security cameras, industrial automation, retail, mobile devices) - **Mission/Purpose**: To become the #1 wireless IoT chip company in the world by building a new generation of wireless chips that reach farther, are lower power, and truly secure. ## Products & Services - **MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC**: The industry’s smallest and most integrated single-chip solution, operating in the sub-1 GHz band for superior penetration and extended range. Features a new USB host interface for simplified integration. - **HaLowLink 1 Evaluation Kit**: A development board available on Mouser.com for $99, with FCC/IC/RCM certifications for the U.S., Canada, and Australia, enabling rapid prototyping. - **Design Partner Program**: A global initiative to accelerate commercialization of production-ready Wi-Fi HaLow solutions through collaboration with vetted design houses and system integrators. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: ~US$700 million (A$1 billion) as of February 2023 (conflicting reports may cite different dates; this is the most recent available). - **Key Metric**: Total funding of ~A$170M (Series B led by MegaChips, with participation from TelstraSuper, HESTA, Hostplus, NGS/Blackbird, UniSuper/Uniseed, and Australian Government seed funding). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: MegaChips (lead investor), Blackbird Ventures, Uniseed, TelstraSuper, HESTA, Hostplus; board members include Ray Stata (Analog Devices co-founder) and Mike Nicholls. - **Growth Signals**: - 180 employees globally (late 2023), with plans to grow significantly and open more overseas offices. - Over 2 million chips produced by November 2023 from Singapore facility. - Won IoT Product of the Year in 2022 and 2023. - Expanded into Japan via MegaChips; established operations centre in Taiwan (2024). - Maintains dual supply chains (China and Taiwan) for geopolitical resilience. ## Competitive Advantages - **Technology Moats**: - Claims 10x range, 100x area, and 1,000x volume over traditional Wi-Fi. - Chip is one-fifth the size of a traditional Wi-Fi processor, runs for years on a coin-cell battery. - Single access point can securely connect up to 8,191 devices. - Team includes original inventors of Wi-Fi and designers of billions of shipped Wi-Fi chips. - **Standards Leadership**: Morse Micro’s executive staff includes the Vice-Chair of the Wi-Fi HaLow Task Group, ensuring interoperability and influence over the standard. - **First-Mover Advantage**: Best-funded Wi-Fi HaLow company; first to commercialize record-breaking SoC. ## Strategic Focus - **Commercialization**: Ramping production and go-to-market through the Design Partner Program and distribution (Mouser). - **Geographic Expansion**: Deepening presence in Japan, China, Taiwan, and India; opening new offices. - **Application Verticals**: Prioritizing security cameras, smart home, smart city, industrial automation, and AMI 2.0 (advanced metering infrastructure). - **Supply Chain Resilience**: Dual-sourcing chips and components from China and Taiwan, with assembly/warehousing in Singapore. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Relaxed, friendly work environment” with honest & transparent culture; values include perseverance, initiative, and delivering excellence. - **Work Model**: Newly fitted-out offices with sit/stand desks, large screens, and stocked drinks fridge, snack bar, and barista coffee. - **Perks**: Competitive salary, excellent stock option/benefit package, potential visa sponsorship and relocation support for the right candidates. - **Engineering Focus**: Work alongside “the best engineers in the world” – many are Wi-Fi pioneers. The company is growing and actively hiring across hardware, software, and systems roles. ## Sources 1. [morsemicro.com](https://www.morsemicro.com/) – Company overview and product details 2. [morsemicro.com/careers](https://www.morsemicro.com/careers/) – Career benefits and culture 3. [morsemicro.com/company](https://www.morsemicro.com/company/) – Team, offices, investors 4. [morsemicro.com/vision-mission-values](https://www.morsemicro.com/vision-mission-values/) – Vision, mission, values 5. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_Micro) – Funding, history, valuation, headcount ## Other roles at Morse Micro - [Software Applications Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/software-applications-engineer-morse-micro-surry-hills-9jzngz9ppg46) — Surry Hills, Australia - [Logistics & Operations Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/logistics-operations-specialist-morse-micro-surry-hills-z5na6tyxkthm) — Surry Hills, Australia - [Senior Firmware Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-firmware-engineer-morse-micro-surry-hills-ezhajkhdn62g) — Surry Hills, Australia - [Director of Sales, China](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-sales-china-morse-micro-shenzhen-4c7hwt3j9hy0) — Shenzhen, China - [Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/supply-chain-logistics-specialist-morse-micro-taipei-y0qgpnvgg4y4) — Taipei, Taiwan - [Product Quality Engineer I](https://feeny.ai/job/product-quality-engineer-i-morse-micro-irvine-p00rhwzfn43k) — Irvine, CA - [Senior RF Calibration & Lab Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-rf-calibration-lab-technician-morse-micro-surry-hills-f0mgc2kve6w6) — Surry Hills, Australia - [Quality Assurance Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/quality-assurance-engineer-seoul-robotics-pangyo-krt3c55ng8at) — Pangyo, South Korea - [Quality Assurance Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/quality-assurance-engineer-weekday-hyderabad-grgja8b4czr3) — Hyderabad, India - [Quality Assurance Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/quality-assurance-engineer-industrial-electric-manufacturing-fremont-yfm2jbbx376q) — Fremont, CA