Member of Technical Staff - QA

Favorited

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO
401(k) plan
Comprehensive health insurance
Paid company holidays
Competitive salary

Job summary

fav is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff - QA to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of our live platform in Santa Monica. You will own end-to-end testing across mobile and web, collaborate with engineering, product, and design, and contribute to rapid iterations in a startup-like environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, robust test documentation, and close partner collaboration to deliver high-quality experiences for creators and users in real time.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in QA or software testing.
  • Experience supporting live service products with rapid release cycles.
  • Ability to move quickly, prioritize, and test under tight timelines.
  • Strong experience partnering with engineering and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills for issue articulation and collaboration.
  • Experience testing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android).
  • Understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute end-to-end testing strategies across mobile and web platforms.
  • Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to embed quality throughout the lifecycle.
  • Test rapidly evolving features in a live service environment with frequent deployments.
  • Prioritize testing efforts based on risk, impact, and product timelines in a fast-moving environment.
  • Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test documentation for new and existing features.
  • Identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
  • Contribute to improving QA processes, tools, and automation frameworks where applicable.
  • Perform regression, functional, and exploratory testing to ensure product stability and performance.
  • Advocate for the user experience by ensuring a high-quality, intuitive product.

Skills

QA testing
Live service testing
Mobile testing
Test automation
Communication
Ownership

Job description

Job Title: Member of Technical Staff - QA
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Company: fav

About fav

At fav, we believe that digital communities should be more than just spaces to watch content. Our platform is a place to connect, engage, and play, empowering creators by enhancing audience participation and fostering deeper connections.

If you're a self-starter eager to shape the future of social interaction with a team that holds itself to the highest standards, this is the place for you. We value open, yet respectful communication and real-time feedback to help each other grow quickly. If you're passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you'll thrive in our fast-moving, collaborative environment.

About the Role

We're looking for a Member of Technical Staff to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our fast-evolving platform. You'll play a critical role in testing and validating features across a live service environment where rapid iteration and continuous deployment are core to how we build.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments, is highly product-minded, and is excited about delivering seamless, high-quality experiences to creators and users in real time.

Responsibilities
  • Own and execute end-to-end testing strategies across mobile and web platforms.
  • Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Test rapidly evolving features in a live service environment with frequent deployments and iterations.
  • Prioritize testing efforts based on risk, impact, and product timelines in a fast-moving environment.
  • Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test documentation for new and existing features.
  • Identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
  • Contribute to improving QA processes, tools, and automation frameworks where applicable.
  • Perform regression, functional, and exploratory testing to ensure product stability and performance.
  • Advocate for the user experience by ensuring a high-quality, intuitive, and engaging product.
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of experience in QA or software testing, ideally in startup environments.
  • Experience supporting live service products with rapid release cycles and continuous deployment.
  • Proven ability to move quickly, prioritize effectively, and test under tight timelines.
  • Strong experience partnering closely with engineering and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues and collaborate on solutions.
  • Experience testing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android).
  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting.
  • Familiarity with real-time, live-streaming, or gaming products.
  • Passion for interactive experiences, live streaming, gaming, and empowering creators.
Salary & Benefits

Compensation: $125k - $135k base salary + options

Benefits Include:

  • Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
  • Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
  • Paid company holidays for time to recharge.
  • Competitive salary that values your expertise and contributions.

Where You'll Work: This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica.

EEOC Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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