Software QA Engineer
Company: Hired
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-05-02
About this role
- Role:
Software QA Engineer
- Location:
Remote
- Employment Type:
Full-time
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
Indicative range:
$80,000 – $125,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Software QA Engineer to lead test strategy across products. The role combines deep test engineering with collaboration across product and engineering — building confidence in every release.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead test strategy and planning for major features and releases
- Build robust automated test frameworks across web, mobile, and API
- Conduct performance, load, and security testing as needed
- Mentor junior QA team members and review test coverage
- Partner with product and engineering on quality definitions
- Drive continuous improvement of QA processes and tools
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 3+ years in software QA with strong automation focus
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium)
- Programming proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or Java
- Experience with API testing and performance tooling (JMeter, k6)
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows
- Strong written communication and bug reporting discipline
What You'll Bring
- Curiosity to dig into systems and turn findings into shipped improvements
- Strong written communication and ability to explain technical decisions
- A test-and-learn mindset; you ship fast, measure, and iterate
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement
This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regard...