Remote Senior Quality Engineer

Summary

Join Khan Academy as a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based products used by schools and learners. You will engage in manual testing and test automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advocate for exceptional user experiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software product testing and test automation with a focus on quality engineering
• Proficiency in test automation tools like Cypress, with hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated tests
• Strong manual testing skills, capable of designing and executing thorough test cases
• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript for test automation and Python for backend testing, with an openness to learning new tools, systems, and languages
• Experience in UNIX/Linux environments, and familiarity with using virtual machines or containers
• Proficient with software development tools, including IDEs (VSCode, Eclipse, IntelliJ) and source control systems (git)
• Ability to develop tests in languages and frameworks consistent with the engineering team’s stack
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins
• Knowledge of accessibility testing, including automated a11y testing, and familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
• Excellent documentation and communication skills to effectively collaborate and enhance testing processes
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams—product managers, designers, engineers, educational content creators, and support staff—to ensure product quality and reliability

Responsibilities

• Own manual test plan development and execution for new features on the team
• Build and maintain new test automation to fill coverage gaps using insights from manual testing, stakeholder priorities, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners throughout the SDLC, including planning, design reviews, and development discussions to ensure quality is considered from the beginning
• Use your creativity and extensive knowledge of testing tools and frameworks to find, document, and track bugs
• Contribute to engineering guilds such as the Quality and Accessibility guilds, and participate in organizational affinity groups to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority
• Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life