Senior QA Engineer (DRM/TV & Streaming) (Remote, Full-Time) [AS209]

Smart Working; Hyderabad; Remote; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST fixed shifts

No Weekend Work

Laptop and full medical insurance

Mentorship and community support

Valued contributions in a long-term career

Job summary

A remote-first workplace is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to oversee quality assurance for DRM systems. You will work with engineering teams to validate integrations and ensure high quality across TV technologies. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of QA experience, with at least 3 years focused on DRM testing. Responsibilities include managing QA activities, designing test plans, and delivering clear risk assessments. This role priorities a supportive work culture with genuine investment in your personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance at a senior level.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience testing DRM systems.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute QA activities across DRM-protected platforms.
• Validate DRM implementations for secure content delivery.
• Design and maintain test plans and test cases.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Testing DRM systems

Defect management

Release validation

Collaboration with engineering teams

Job description

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well‑being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full‑time, long‑term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

Join one of the highest‑rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote‑first world.

About the Role

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will take ownership of quality assurance across platforms that rely heavily on DRM systems, ensuring reliable, secure, and high‑quality delivery of TV and streaming experiences. This role requires a senior, hands‑on QA professional who can operate with confidence and autonomy from day one.

You will work closely with engineering and product teams to validate complex integrations, protect content delivery standards, and maintain high levels of quality across evolving TV technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute QA activities across DRM‑protected platforms and services
• Validate DRM implementations to ensure secure, compliant content delivery
• Design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for complex systems
• Identify, log, track, and retest defects, working closely with engineers to ensure timely resolution
• Support regression, integration, and release testing across ongoing platform development
• Provide clear quality assessments and risk analysis ahead of releases
• Contribute to improving QA processes, documentation, and overall quality standards
• Work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams while maintaining strong attention to detail

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, operating at a senior level
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience testing DRM systems (core requirement)
• Proven ability to test complex, integrated systems in a production environment
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, defect management, and release validation
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering teams
• Comfortable joining an existing team and providing immediate impact in a fixed‑term role

Nice to Have

• 1+ year of experience with TV technologies, including broadcast or streaming platforms
• 1+ year of exposure to HbbTV, or hybrid broadcast/broadband environments
• Experience testing consumer‑facing TV, streaming, or media delivery applications
• Familiarity with content protection standards and media platform ecosystems
• Ability to quickly learn domain‑specific technologies within TV and media delivery

Benefits

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work‑life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long‑term career where your contributions are valued

At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.

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