Staff Security Engineer

Summary

Join Primer, a company dedicated to making the world safer through trusted AI solutions, as a Staff QA Engineer. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our AI-powered applications. Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to develop and execute test plans, automate testing workflows, and enhance our testing infrastructure. Contribute to delivering robust and scalable AI-driven applications that meet high customer standards. We seek a passionate engineer experienced in quality assurance, comfortable with complex systems, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. The role involves developing and maintaining test plans, working closely with engineers to troubleshoot issues, and advocating for best testing practices. Primer offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, or related roles
• Strong proficiency in automated testing frameworks like Playwright
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman, and REST Assured
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python / PyTest, JavaScript / Jest, or Golang
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, regression, and performance testing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts to ensure software quality and reliability
• Work closely with software engineers to identify, document, and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage across all features
• Advocate for best practices in testing, including CI/CD integration, test-driven development (TDD), and behavior-driven development (BDD)
• Conduct exploratory and usability testing to identify edge cases and enhance user experience
• Monitor and analyze test results, report defects, and work with the engineering team to drive resolutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AI/ML-driven applications and NLP-based systems
• Familiarity with security testing and penetration testing best practices
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, Locust, or k6
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or SaaS environment

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Fertility benefits through Carrot
• Mental health coverage on demand with Headspace Care+
• Gympass+ Membership via Wellhub
• One Medical Membership
• 401(k)
• Remote work stipends
• Monthly internet allowance
• Flexible vacation policy
• Wellness Days
• 100% paid leave for parents of growing families