QA Tech Lead, Web Consoles - Inference Service

Cerebras; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm in Ontario is seeking a QA Tech Lead for their Inference Service organization. The ideal candidate will lead a team, drive quality and ownership, and develop comprehensive test strategies using Python and modern web-test tools. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 3 days a week. Join to be part of groundbreaking advancements in AI.

Benefits

Non-corporate work culture

Job stability with startup vitality

Opportunity to publish AI research

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building QA systems for cloud-based SaaS and/or API services.
• Proficiency with Python automation frameworks and modern web-test tools.
• Experience mentoring junior QA engineers and establishing best-practice test processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional testing of customer-facing components.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and test suites.
• Define and drive key quality metrics with actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership in QA

Collaboration

Python automation frameworks

User experience focus

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.

Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced QA Tech Lead – Web Consoles to join the Cerebras AI Inference Service organization. The individual needs to technically lead a team, facilitate adaptations of new methodology and proven experiences into the role, is capable of hands-on work whenever needed, and has excellent teamwork and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate is a leader who can drive growth, quality and ownership to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional testing of all customer‑facing components, coordinating closely with development and automation teams.
• Participate in architectural and test‑strategy discussions to identify and close quality gaps.
• Perform UI/UX and web‑application testing across browsers, devices, and environments.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks (Python/pytest) and front‑end/back‑end test suites using Playwright, Cypress etc.
• Create comprehensive test strategies aligned with product goals, technical architecture, and customer experience.
• Establish standards for test planning, execution, and documentation; mentor QA engineers and champion best practices.
• Build tooling and CI/CD integrations (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI) to enable faster feedback cycles and scalable test coverage.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with engineers, product managers, UX, and design to embed quality from ideation through release.
• Define and drive key quality metrics; triage defect patterns and deliver actionable insights through dashboards and reports.
• Proactively identify future testing needs across cloud, edge, and device interfaces and shape the long‑term QA roadmap.
• Collaborate with SWEs and QAEs across US, Canada, and India to establish clear and testable requirements and acceptance criteria.

Skills And Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading from the front, defining quality metrics, driving dashboards/reports, and influencing product quality decisions.
• Passion for user experience, accessibility, and long‑term product health.
• Excellent communication skills emphasizing collaboration, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• 5+ years of experience building QA systems for cloud-based SaaS and/or API services, preferably of AI systems.
• Ability to build and maintain test tooling and infrastructure that supports continuous integration and scalable coverage.
• Experience mentoring junior QA engineers and establishing best‑practice test processes across teams.
• Proficiency with Python automation frameworks (pytest) and modern web‑test tools (Playwright, Cypress).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI).

Location

• This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence 3 days per week. Please note, fully remote is not an option.
• Office locations: Toronto

Why Join Cerebras

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2025.

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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