Software Test Engineer Apprentice (Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre)
SAMSUNG CAMBRIDGE SOLUTION CENTRE LIMITED
Cambridge (CB4 0AE)
Closes in 29 days (Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 September 2025
Contents
Summary
Join us and become part of a cutting-edge team developing world-leading Wi-Fi and Bluetooth IP for connectivity chips used in millions of devices worldwide.
- Wage
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£24,000 a year
- Training course
- Software tester (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 29 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
We’re excited to invite two passionate individuals to join our dynamic SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Team as Level 4 Software Test Apprentices. If you’re eager to kick start your career in software, engineering, or technology and have a relevant academic background in fields like Computer Science, Engineering, or IT, this is your chance to shine. As an apprentice, you’ll dive headfirst into validating our latest connectivity chips, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards.
As a Software Test Apprentice at Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre, you will play a critical role in validating our latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity chips, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards.
You’ll receive comprehensive training and mentorship, working closely with our talented team to execute tests, reproduce customer issues, and assist developers in debugging.
Your focus will be on mobile, Windows and Linux platforms, where you’ll test firmware, drivers, and host code to deliver seamless and reliable wireless experiences for millions of users worldwide.
Duties will include:
- Execute tests as directed by the Test Team and provide prompt feedback on results
- Maintain and support software test equipment and systems to ensure smooth operations
- Reproduce customer issues and gather relevant logs to facilitate debugging and resolution
- Collaborate with developers and support the SQA team in collecting data for debugging purposes
- Work closely with mobile, Windows and Linux platforms to validate firmware, drivers, and host code developed by the team
Where you'll work
1 Cambridge Square
Milton Avenue
Cambridge
CB4 0AE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Software tester (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- apply static test techniques
- apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
- analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
- use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
- Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
- use defect tracking tools
- adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
- apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
- apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
- conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
- maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
- record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
- Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
- apply static test techniques
- apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
- analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
- use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
- Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
- use defect tracking tools
- adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
- apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
- apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
- conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
- maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
- record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
- Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
Training schedule
Software Tester Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard
More training information
Firebrands sector leading Software Tester apprenticeship programme develops apprentices to ensure that software developed is fit for purpose and for use in business.
On this programme, apprentices will learn how to conduct various testing activities across the software development lifecycle to ensure the software meets the business’ functional, security, performance, usability, and other relevant quality requirements.
Firebrands course is delivered face to face in the classroom environment. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.
Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the Software Tester apprenticeship:
- BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies
- ISTQB Foundation Level
- ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester Extension
- CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder
Key areas covered are:
- Software Development Lifecycles
- Effective Team Working
- Problem Solving
- Software testing frameworks and methodologies
- Test plans, strategy, specifications, procedures, and controls
Testing tools
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- To follow instructions
- Familiarity with Python
- Ability to collaborate
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Adaptable and resilient
- Fast paced environment
- Accuracy
Other requirements
A-Levels or equivalent experience/qualification in either Maths or a Science related subject.
About this employer
Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre (SCSC) is a specialised research and development subsidiary which forms part of Samsung Semiconductor S.LSI division. We are dedicated to creating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity technologies for Samsung's product range. We play a vital role in powering Samsung’s Exynos chips, which are essential components in mobile devices and other connected technologies. Through our research and innovation efforts, we ensure Samsung’s devices deliver fast, efficient, and dependable wireless connectivity, meeting the needs of users worldwide in an increasingly connected world.
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunity to be hired following the apprenticeship programme
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
Megan Dover
MeganDover@bpp.com
01133500333
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342913.
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Closes in 29 days (Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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