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Staff Software QA Engineer

Staff Software QA Engineer

CompanyCarbon
LocationSan Carlos, CA, USA
Salary$152800 – $229200
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Proven skills in hands-on testing and finding ways to break products
  • 5+ years experience with software testing in at least one of the following areas – Linux/Ubuntu servers, API/automation software, rich user interfaces, or device software
  • Automation infrastructure and scripting experience (we use Python and Javascript!), as well as being an expert in writing automated test cases
  • Expertise in developing test plans and test cases, assessing risk, and filing bugs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective program management skills to be able to follow through on issues and track progress across multiple teams
  • Experience debugging and deep-diving into issues
  • An incredibly methodical and detail-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Own the validation strategy and test plan execution around new software features and products by collaborating with developers, designers, and product managers
  • Be a champion for software quality and lead other QA team members to improve testing and development processes
  • Help with regression testing, with an emphasis on reducing manual testing in favor of more automated testing
  • Develop deep expertise in the team’s projects and systems in order to play a central role in risk assessment and prioritization decisions
  • Investigate and troubleshoot customer issues while ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the process

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 2+ years experience in IoT/device testing
  • Experience with a logging analytics platform (we use Splunk!)
  • Experience with UI automation (we use Playwright!)
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence