Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

webAI

Austin, TX

Full Time

Senior

29 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior QA Engineer at webAI, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and leading quality assurance efforts across our distributed AI systems. You will play a strategic role in shaping the testing infrastructure and quality standards, working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and research teams. This is a hands-on position requiring deep technical expertise in both manual and automated testing. You will be a champion for quality throughout the software development lifecycle—owning the definition of test plans, optimizing processes, and ensuring our platform meets high standards of performance, reliability, and security at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases to validate system functionality, performance, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and ensure test coverage for new features
Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution using tools like Jira
Implement continuous testing practices and integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines
Develop and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test data
Conduct root cause analysis of defects and work closely with developers to prevent regressions
Monitor product quality metrics and proactively suggest process improvements
Ensure testing of AI models and edge-deployed systems aligns with privacy and performance expectations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in software QA or test engineering, with increasing levels of responsibility
Strong proficiency with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent)
Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.)
Deep understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and version control (Git)
Experience writing and executing test cases for distributed systems, APIs, and backend services
Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
A detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to ensuring product quality

Nice to Have

Experience testing distributed systems or edge computing applications
Exposure to AI/ML models and their deployment lifecycle
Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration systems like Kubernetes
Background in performance testing, load testing, and security testing
Experience working in a startup or fast-paced agile environment

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
401k Match
$200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
$400/year Continuing Education Credit
Free parking, for in-office employees
Unlimited Approved PTO
Parental, Bereavement Leave
Supplemental Life Insurance

Working at webAI

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following: Truth—emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision; Ownership—taking full responsibility for one's actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients; Tenacity—persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement; Humility—maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

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