About the Role:
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer at webAI, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our automated testing infrastructure. You’ll take a proactive role in improving product quality, setting testing standards, and mentoring others on automation best practices. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high confidence in every release of our distributed AI platform.
This is a highly technical, hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of quality initiatives, and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges with a test-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation frameworks and test suites, leveraging AI/ML for smarter, more resilient, and self-healing testing.
Collaborate with product owners, developers, and data engineers to define and implement comprehensive AI-first test strategies and plans that align with business requirements and project goals
Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution using tools like Jira
Develop and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test data
Define testing strategies, edge cases, and automation goals
Monitor product quality metrics and proactively suggest process improvements
Ensure testing of AI models and edge-deployed systems aligns with privacy and performance expectations
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure test coverage across new and existing features
Mentor junior QA engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and best practices across the engineering teams
Contribute to overall quality initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and proposing automation-based solutions
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in test automation or software QA, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
Expertise in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript.
Deep experience with automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, or similar frameworks
Strong understanding of CI/CD tooling (e.g., Gitlab runners, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Proficiency in API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Postman, REST-assured, Swagger)
Experience testing cloud-based or distributed systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented, analytical approach
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience automating tests for distributed systems, edge computing, or AI/ML workflows
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or other container/orchestration technologies
Experience with performance, load, or security testing
Experience with configuring gitLab runners
Background in startup environments or agile product teams
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.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
401k Match (US-based only)
$200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
$400/year Continuing Education Credit
$500/year Function Health subscription (US-based only)
Free parking, for in-office employees
Unlimited Approved PTO
Parental Leave for Eligible Employees
Supplemental Life Insurance
webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.
