Senior Quality Engineer

The Zebra; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 103.000 - 129.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

401k with match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

The Zebra, headquartered in Austin, Texas, offers remote work across the US with an option for a hybrid setup for Austin-area staff. The company seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead test automation and quality strategy across key product areas.

You will own test infrastructure, mentor teammates, and embed quality practices throughout the engineering lifecycle while collaborating with Engineering and Product teams to ensure robust releases.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience with deep test automation expertise.
• Experience designing and implementing automated frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or TypeScript; strong CI/CD DevOps understanding.
• Excellent communication and collaborative, quality-first mindset.

Aufgaben

• Design and own automated test frameworks across functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Lead test strategy and planning for major product releases with Eng and Product.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and elevate quality practices across the team.
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve coverage and reliability.
• Track quality metrics and drive systemic defect-prevention improvements.

Kenntnisse

Test automation

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

JavaScript

Python

TypeScript

CI/CD tooling

DevOps

Communication

Tools

CI/CD tools

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

TheZebra.com meets customers right where their search for car and home insurance begins: online. We provide easy-to-use tools and services, plus friendly, licensed agents who offer advice and guidance at any point along the way. The Zebra has helped customers compare over 74 million quotes since 2012. At its heart, both insurance and tech industry veterans collaborate together to simplify insurance shopping for customers. In today’s digital world, The Zebra’s customer-centered approach offers people the choices they want and simplicity they need.

The Zebra was recently named Austin Business Journal’s 2026 Best Place to Work. Our motto is “All Stripes Welcome.” Building the best product, the best teams, and the best company comes from inviting a diverse array of voices, backgrounds, and perspectives to contribute, making everyone feel welcome. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, and working together to tackle exciting problems.

We’re seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality strategy and test automation for key product areas at The Zebra. You’ll own test infrastructure, mentor others, and embed quality practices throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Location

Our company headquarters are in Austin, TX, but our employees work remotely across the US. For folks who live around Austin, we offer the option to join us in our office or opt for a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you!

Please note: at this time we are not able to hire in California or Massachusetts.

What You’ll Do

• Design and own automated test frameworks across functional, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Lead test strategy and planning for major product releases in collaboration with Engineering and Product
• Mentor junior quality engineers and help elevate quality practices across the team
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve test coverage and reliability
• Track quality metrics, surface trends, and drive systemic improvements in defect prevention
• Contribute to quality engineering standards and tooling decisions

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience with deep expertise in test automation
• Expert proficiency with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or TypeScript
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, quality-first mindset

Why Work Here?

• When we say “All Stripes Welcome,” we mean it. Considering viewpoints outside of our own creates a better, more inclusive experience for everyone.
• We live and breathe inclusion. You will be part of a wide array of voices, opinions, and experiences that inform everything we do.
• We believe in innovation. You will be part of experimentation, creative problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and testing new approaches, tools, and ideas.
• We trust our teams. You’ll own your work, balancing personal accountability with team accountability.
• We care about each other. You’ll join a team that truly lives their values, both in and out of the office.
• We take thoughtful action. You will be empowered to do the right things as efficiently as possible.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation & stock option offering
• Health, dental, vision & disability coverage
• Sabbatical program for tenured employees
• HSA with employer contribution
• Fertility support through Carrot
• $100 monthly wellness perk
• $300 pet reimbursement program
• 401k with match
• Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it
• Paid parental leave program
• Learning & development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $xx,xxx – $xx,xxx per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process.

About The Zebra

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra seeks to bring transparency and simplicity to car and home insurance shopping — it’s Insurance in black and white.®

We’ve garnered attention across the industry and across the nation. Our core motto is “All Stripes Welcome.” As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.