Automation Engineer
Austin, TX - Onsite
6+ Months
Responsibilities :
Test Automation & Engineering
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing
- Implement automated suites that integrate into CI / CD pipelines and improve release confidence
- Leverage AI- and ML-powered testing tools to enhance coverage, speed, and overall QA intelligence
Manual & Exploratory Testing
Conduct hands-on functional, regression, and exploratory testing across apps and platformIdentify edge cases, user experience gaps, and defects through deep investigative testingApply risk-based testing practices to prioritize where time and focus matter mostQuality Leadership & Collaboration
Partner with engineering and product teams to define testing strategies throughout the development lifecycleAdvocate for quality by raising risks early, validating requirements, and improving testabilityTake ownership of quality outcomes, proactively identifying gaps and guiding continuous improvement effortsInnovation & Continuous Improvement
Experiment with Generative AI tools to enhance efficiency and expand automation coverageDrive improvements to test frameworks, tooling, and processes across engineering teamsContribute ideas that impact product functionality, reliability, and customer experience, not just QA processesQualifications
8+ years of combined automation and manual testing experienceProficiency in at least one programming language : TypeScript, Java, Python, or JavaScriptExperience with automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO, or AppiumStrong understanding of manual testing, exploratory techniques, and risk-based testingExperience working in fast-paced startup or agile environmentsInterest in or experience with AI-powered and Generative AI testing toolsStrong problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindsetAbility to collaborate across cross-functional teams and contribute beyond traditional QA responsibilitiesExperience with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practicesFamiliarity with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or AzureExperience with data-driven testing or validating analytics pipelinesContributions to open-source testing tools or personal engineering projectsAbility to write maintainable test code that supports long-term scalability