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# Software Test Engineer III at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - External

- **Company:** Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - External
- **Location:** Durham, NC
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/toshibaglobalcommercesolutions/jobs/5249425007

## Job description

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Software Test Engineer III with a strong background in quality strategy and testing best practices, the Software Test Engineer (STE) drives the quality assurance of Toshiba’s Point of Sale (POS) solutions in the retail marketplace. This role requires leadership in technical test guidance among the team and the ability to translate customer requirements and technical designs into test scenarios for solution verification. The STE will join a growing team of engineers dedicated to maintaining a strong team culture and driving quality solutions for retail.

Note: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work in the United States without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Must be located near or within the Raleigh-Durham area.

Responsibilities:

- Work closely with test management to implement and maintain quality improvement processes and ensure proper test coverage. Identify testing gaps within the solution and advise on plans to improve.
- Keep up to speed on industry process, practice, and technology developments to enhance the solutions and tooling applied to test.
- Provide test estimates for system setup and configuration, test case creation, execution time, and resource requirements.
- Setup test environments including hardware and software installations. Manage test equipment inventory and coordinate with management to acquire additional equipment.
- Participate in agile ceremonies for software development. Collaborate with product and development teams to understand user requirements and define test coverage. Review software design documents, functional specifications, user scenarios, and existing test coverage.
- Analyze, design, implement, and perform execution of test cases, test procedures, and test results. Report defects, and track defect resolutions.
- Communicate closely with the project team leads and managers on test status, risks, mitigation plans. Provide input on risks and quality decisions.
- Create documentation for test initiatives including test process and plans, custom installation procedures, process improvements, and traceability matrices.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Required Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering; or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of software test methodologies and quality strategy
- 5+ years' experience in software test engineering
- Experience with test coverage analysis, test execution, and defect management
- Participation in agile SDLC; usage of agile project management tools
- Test automation experience (Selenium, Cucumber, Jenkins, Postman, TestNG, etc.)
- Basic programming skills in Java
- Basic understanding of Linux commands and filesystem
- Effective verbal and written communication; able to read, write, and speak English proficiently

Preferred Skills:

- Retail industry experience
- Experience setting up physical and virtual test environments, both local containerized environments (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes) and full customer-like integrated solutions

About the Company:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands.  Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowe’s Foods, earned fuel rewards at Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, or Costco?  These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's installed market share leader.

The nature of retail is changing quickly, so if you share our 'Together Commerce' vision of a seamless two-way, participatory shopping experience, let’s get together to drive the new economy.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

- Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- 401(k) plan w/ match
- Company provided life insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email benefits@toshibagcs.com to request an accommodation

## About Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - External

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is the global market share leader in retail store technology, providing integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, self-checkout solutions, software, and services to retailers worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba TEC Corporation, which is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange)
- **Headquarters**: Durham, North Carolina, United States (Research Triangle Park)
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as a corporate spin-off/restructuring within the Toshiba group)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Retail Technology, Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems, Self-Checkout Solutions, Commerce Software, Hardware Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: B2B – Enterprise retailers, grocers, mass merchandisers, hospitality, specialty retail, convenience stores, and department stores
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To empower retail to thrive and prosper." The company’s vision is "A world of resilient retailers that create joyful experiences and drive vibrant economies."

## Products & Services
- **ELERA Platform (SaaS/IoT)**: An integrated commerce platform connecting POS, self-checkout, mobile, and back-office solutions for retailers, designed for speed, security, availability, and flexibility. It powers IoT and edge device management.
- **POS Systems (Hardware & Software)**: A full range of point-of-sale terminals, peripherals, and software—including countertop, mobile, and kiosk solutions—for in-store transactions and customer engagement.
- **Self-Checkout Solutions**: Industry-leading self-checkout units (2.8 million+ shipped in 2024).
- **Retail Software Solutions**: Software for inventory management, order management, customer engagement, and digital transformation.
- **Professional & Managed Services**: Consulting, implementation, maintenance, and support services for retail technology deployments globally.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed privately. Parent company Toshiba TEC Corporation (TSE: 6588) has a market cap of approximately ¥420 billion (~$2.8 billion as of mid-2025, fluctuates).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $301.5 million (2025 estimate from LinkedIn data). The company shipped 2.8 million+ POS and self-checkout units in 2024.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Wholly owned by Toshiba TEC Corporation. Key partners include global systems integrators and channel partners (e.g., HCLTech, Tata Consultancy Services, Lenovo, Compucom, CTG).
- **Growth Signals**: Employee headcount grew +1.8% YoY (1,768 total). Active in 38 countries, serving customers in over 120 countries. Ranked #1 in worldwide EPOS installations and #2 in self-checkout installations. The company is investing heavily in AI-enabled reliability and cloud platform engineering (evidenced by recent job postings).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global #1 Market Share**: The company is the global market share leader in retail store technology (EPOS and self-checkout), providing a deep installed base and brand trust.
- **End-to-End Portfolio**: Offers a complete, integrated stack of hardware, software, and services, reducing complexity for enterprise retailers.
- **Toshiba Brand & Scale**: Backed by the massive Toshiba TEC Corporation, providing financial stability, R&D investment, and a global supply chain.
- **Deep Retail Expertise**: 100% dedicated to retail, with domain knowledge across grocery, mass merchant, hospitality, and specialty segments.
- **Proven Track Record**: 205,000+ POS and self-checkout units installed worldwide; 2.8 million+ units shipped in 2024.

## Strategic Focus
- **Cloud & AI Transformation**: Heavily investing in the ELERA platform with AI-enabled reliability, performance engineering, and cloud-native infrastructure.
- **Digital Transformation for Retailers**: Helping retailers accelerate digital in-store experiences, modernize legacy systems, and adapt to changing consumer behaviors.
- **Global Expansion**: Serving over 120 countries and continuing to grow presence in EMEA and Latin America.
- **Sustainability & Resilience**: Focus on long-term, sustainable customer relationships and resilient retail operations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: The company promotes a "We Are R.E.T.A.I.L" culture emphasizing Respect, Empowerment, Teamwork, Adaptability, Integrity, and Leadership. They are committed to fostering belonging through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Women’s Impact Network, South Asian Community, Blacks United in Leadership and Technology (B.U.L.T.), and Valor.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Most roles are based in Durham, NC. Some field service and remote engineering positions exist. The company operates globally with offices in many countries.
- **Notable Perks & Engineering Culture**: The company is actively hiring for AI-enabled roles (e.g., Senior Cloud Engineer, AI-Enabled Reliability). Engineering roles focus on modern stacks (cloud, IoT, edge computing, performance engineering). The company has a significant technical workforce (28% in technical roles). Strong ties to local universities (e.g., North Carolina State University). Employee reviews on LinkedIn give an overall rating of 2.9/5.0 (from 823 reviews), with compensation rated at 3.3/5.0—suggesting competitive pay but room for growth in culture/career advancement.
- **Job Openings (as of mid-2025)**: 44 active positions including software engineers, cloud engineers, field service technicians, product managers, legal counsel, and HR roles.

## Sources
1. [commerce.toshiba.com](https://toshibacommerce.com/wps/portal/marketing/?urile=wcm%3Apath%3A%2Fen-us%2Fhome%2Fcompany%2Fabout-us)
2. [careers.commerce.toshiba.com](https://careers.commerce.toshiba.com/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/toshibacommerce](https://linkedin.com/company/toshibacommerce)
4. [diversityjobs.com](https://diversityjobs.com/employer/company/54157/Toshiba-Global-Commerce-Solutions)

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