Senior Quality Engineer

Summary

Join R-Zero as a QA Automation Engineer and focus on automating tests for our web applications. You'll also contribute to manual testing, firmware validation, and bug identification. Success requires advanced programming skills, attention to detail, and experience automating tests across various software applications. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment. We offer a competitive salary ($150,000-$210,000 for Bay Area candidates), benefits, and a hybrid work environment. We are a fully remote team with a focus on over-communication and convention over configuration.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Have 5+ years of experience as a QA Automation Test Engineer
• Possess advanced programming skills, including automation systems and databases
• Demonstrate expertise in scripting languages, such as Python, JavaScript
• Show a strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Exhibit familiarity with tools such as Playwrite, Ghost Inspector, Test Rail, Postman
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills within a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated tests to verify the functionality and performance of software applications
• Create robust, scalable, and maintainable test scripts for regression testing, functional testing, and performance testing
• Update existing automated tests using Robot framework and Python programming language
• Conduct manual testing of software applications to supplement automated testing efforts and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Identify, document, and report defects, inconsistencies, and issues to the Software Engineering team
• Investigate and analyze test results, promptly identifying and reporting bugs or discrepancies
• Work closely with developers to facilitate the resolution of identified issues and ensure the delivery of high-quality software
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Software Engineers, Product Managers, and QA team members, to enhance overall software quality and performance
• Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, providing valuable input during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

Benefits

• Generous time-off policies and paid holidays
• Competitive total compensation with equity
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) program starting on day one
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Monthly stipend to support home internet and cell phone for work purposes
• Budget for WFH equipment
• Monthly in-office lunches and happy hours
• Learning and development support
• Hybrid work environment with only one mandatory day per week in office