Principal QA Automation Engineer (Hybrid: Boston, MA or Remote: US)

Digi SmartSense, LLC; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal QA Automation Engineer to lead innovative testing strategies in a hybrid work environment. This high-impact role involves designing scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and APIs, while driving a culture of quality from the earliest stages of development. You'll collaborate with a talented team to enhance product reliability and performance, ensuring seamless interactions across diverse systems. Join a dynamic company that values your expertise and empowers you to shape the future of IoT through cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts.

Benefits

Short-term incentive program

New hire stock award

Paid parental leave

Open (uncapped) PTO

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing automation required.
• Proven background in building test architecture and automation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with web and mobile applications essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks.
• Lead shift-left testing strategies and integrate tests into CI/CD.
• Deliver actionable QA metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Software Testing Automation

End-to-End Validation

CI/CD

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Test Automation Frameworks

Visual Testing Tools

Accessibility Testing Tools

Job description

Principal QA Automation Engineer (Hybrid: Boston, MA or Remote: US)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: PRINC001355

Posted: April 10, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Locations

Boston, MA 02111, USA

Description

Join a high-performing, tight-knit team at a fast-growing company that is using the Internet of Things (IOT) to transform how organizations sense, monitor, and make decisions. Founded out of MIT in 2005, Smart Sense is trusted by more than 2,000 organizations, including Walmart, SpaceX, Apple, CVS Health, Coca-Cola, and the US State Department to help them make sensor-driven decisions. We are looking for team-oriented change agents to help shape the future of IOT.

Principal QA Automation Engineer (End-to-End Testing Focus)

What We Offer

At SmartSense, we offer the chance to lead and innovate in a high-impact role that shapes the future of our QA automation strategy. You'll work with a forward-thinking team, driving shift-left testing and building scalable automation frameworks across diverse platforms including web, mobile, APIs, and system components. We value hands-on expertise and empower our engineers to influence product quality at every stage of development. Join us to take ownership of end-to-end testing solutions and be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly enhance the performance and reliability of mission-critical systems.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement robust, scalable test automation frameworks for web, mobile, APIs, and integrated systems.
• Lead shift-left testing strategies by embedding quality from the earliest stages of development.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and implement quality gates to block failing builds.
• Validate firmware and backend systems, ensuring seamless interaction with customer-facing applications.
• Drive automation-first culture by transitioning manual tests to parallel in-sprint automation.
• Establish test governance standards and lead triage efforts to maintain automation stability.
• Deliver actionable QA metrics to inform leadership and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor engineers to enhance test effectiveness and quality mindset.

Who You Are and What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in software testing automation, with deep expertise in end-to-end validation.
• Proven background in building test architecture, automation strategies, and governance models.
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD, shift-left testing, TDD, and test integration workflows.
• Track record of mentoring and guiding QA and engineering teams toward quality excellence.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a passion for solving complex problems.
• Hands-on proven experience with both web applications and native mobile applications, ensuring quality across diverse platforms.

Desired But Not Required

• Experience with visual and accessibility testing tools and practices.
• Familiarity with event-driven systems and large-scale data validation.
• Contributions to open-source automation tools or QA communities.
• Certifications in Agile, ISTQB, or advanced test automation frameworks.
• Experience working in IoT or mission-critical system environments.

Compensation and Benefits

Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a short-term incentive program, new hire stock award, paid parental leave, open (uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $119,000 – $186,500. Pay ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location. The range displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors including, but not limited to the candidate’s relevant and prior experience, education, skills, and primary work location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.

At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment-based visas, or residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not be considered.