Freelance Software Tester for Smart TV Streaming App Testing (Germany)

Testlio is a global software testing company offering remote freelance opportunities. Currently, they are seeking freelance software testers based in Germany to test a streaming app on various Smart TVs (Philips, Vestel, JVC) running Titan OS during October and November.

Benefits of being a freelancer at Testlio

• Schedule: Create your own schedule and work on testing projects of your choice.
• Location: Fully remote work—flexible to work from anywhere, including coffee shops, home, or while traveling.
• Growth: Test global-scale mobile apps, enhance your skills, and advance your career.
• Payment: Paid by the hour, regardless of bug discovery.

Requirements

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Location: Physically located in Germany during October and November.
• Language: Comfortable navigating a streaming app in German. Native or bilingual German preferred.
• Availability: 30 minutes for account setup. Testing tasks require 2 to 4 hours per run (some may extend up to 12 hours). Flexible scheduling discussed per task.
• Devices: Must own a Smart TV running Titan OS (e.g., Philips TV, Vestel TV, JVC TV). Verify OS compatibility beforehand.
• Experience: Software testing experience is a plus, but free courses are provided for beginners.

What does testing look like?

• Type of testing: Functional testing.
• Type of work: Short-term, freelance.
• Examples of tasks:
  • Install the app build on your TV device following provided instructions.
  • Execute test cases covering navigation, playback, login/account behavior, subtitles, audio, content discovery, localization, live events, and overall functional quality.
  • Report bugs with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, or recordings.
  • Provide feedback on issues found during each run.
• Pay rate: Starts at 18 USD/hr.
• Payment: Weekly via PayPal or Payoneer. Amount sent in USD, convertible to EUR if preferred.

How to start?

1. Fill out the questionnaire. A member of the Recruitment Team will contact you via email for next steps.
2. If you don’t meet the requirements, visit the Community page for other project opportunities.