Quality Assurance Associate

Ampa

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Startup benefits

Job summary

A neurotechnology startup is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to ensure the stability of their neuromodulation device software. This role involves manually testing the Android app and TMS device, providing an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career wanting to impact mental health. Candidates should have a keen attention to detail, willingness to execute thorough tests, and good communication skills. Compensation is between $55,000 and $65,000 with equity opportunities, working in Palo Alto.

Qualifications

No formal QA experience required; basic tech comfort is enough.
Must maintain a high level of attention to detail and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

Test the Android app, web platform, and TMS device for functionality.
Manually verify interactions between app and hardware.
Execute QA passes on daily builds across platforms.
Write clear and detailed bug reports.
Re-test resolved issues and confirm fixes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Persistence

Clear Communicator

Curiosity

Reliability

Tools

React

React Native

Android

Python

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Ampa is a pioneering neurotechnology startup developing brain stimulation technology to help eradicate depression. We will improve millions of lives by making this transformative treatment universally accessible. Joining us means you’ll be part of a rapidly growing startup with significant equity opportunities and a major impact on our future.

What to Expect

Working at Ampa is a rare chance to help transform global mental health and save millions of lives — a level of impact that demands deep commitment. Success here requires resilience, adaptability, and the discipline to put in long hours. If you thrive in a high-intensity, fast-changing environment and want your work to truly matter, you may do the best work of your life here.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Associate to help us deliver rock-solid, clinic-ready software for our next-generation neuromodulation device. In this role, you’ll be responsible for manually testing our Android app, website, and TMS medical device, ensuring every feature is stable, every workflow is seamless, and every bug is caught before it reaches the clinic. You’ll test our apps across multiple platforms, confirm interaction with our hardware device, report bugs, and help us ship high-quality builds every day.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is meticulous, eager to learn, and wants to make a difference in the mental health space.

Tech Stack

Frontend: React, React Native, Android
Backend: Python, Node.js
Database: PostgreSQL
Cloud: AWS (ECS, CDK, Glue, Firehose, EventBridge)
Hardware: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) medical device

Key Responsibilities

Test the Android app, web platform, and TMS device for functionality, regressions, and overall stability
Manually verify interactions between the app and hardware TMS device
Execute full QA passes on daily builds across platforms
Write clear, detailed, and reproducible bug reports
Re-test resolved issues and confirm successful fixes
Maintain and update lightweight test plans and checklists
Identify and communicate edge cases, corner conditions, and failure scenarios to the team

What We’re Looking For

Attention to Detail: You spot inconsistencies and edge cases others miss
Persistence: You can execute repetitive tests without losing focus
Clear Communicator: You can write bugs and explain repro steps concisely
Curiosity: You want to understand how the app, hardware, and workflows fit together
Reliability: You take ownership of your work and follow through
Experience: No formal QA experience required—just solid follow-through and basic tech comfort

Why Join Ampa