Senior Software Quality Engineer

Jobtailor

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to modify software, identify defects, and ensure release readiness across hardware accelerators. You will develop automated tests, scripts, and tools, log issues in Jira, and collaborate with upstream communities to align with standards.

The role emphasizes end-to-end testing, probe validation on accelerators, and maintaining documentation in GitLab and Jira, with a strong focus on software quality and reproducibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in QA, automation, and test strategy.
Experience with Python and Bash scripting for automation and QA.
Experience with GitHub/GitLab automation and issue tracking.

Responsibilities

Modify existing software to correct errors or adapt to accelerator toolkit versions.
Identify and document software defects through analysis and history tracking.
Log issues in Jira and report to developers for product-health visibility.
Conduct probe testing across hardware accelerators to verify builds and inference.
Investigate complex issues with support teams and field customers.
Develop and maintain testing programs for upstream packages on accelerated hardware.
Design automated scripts and tools to maintain software stability across environments.
Document automation processes in Jira and GitLab.
Collaborate with developers to implement or coordinate bug fixes.
Create comprehensive test plans, scripts, and procedures for replicability and standards.
Plan test schedules according to project scopes and release readiness.
Maintain test scripts for CVEs, bugs, updates, and features.
Design automated testing tools to evaluate software performance.

Skills

Python Programming

Bash Scripting

Automation

Quality Assurance

Test Planning

Software Testing

Defect Tracking

Probe Testing

End-to-End Testing

Open-Source Contribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

GitLab

GitHub

Hardware Accelerators

Automated Testing Tools

Job description

Modify existing software to correct errors or adapt software to new accelerator toolkit or version requirements
Identify and document software defects through program analysis and historical result tracking
Log issues in Jira and report them to developers to maintain product-health visibility
Conduct probe testing across hardware accelerators to verify package builds and inference
Investigate complex technical issues referred by support teams and collaborate with field staff or customers
Develop and maintain specialized testing programs for upstream packages on accelerated hardware
Design automated scripts and tools to maintain software stability across hardware environments
Document automation and processes in Jira and GitLab
Work with software developers to implement or coordinate bug fixes
Design comprehensive test plans, scripts, and procedures for replicability and industry-standard compliance
Plan test schedules according to project scopes and delivery dates to ensure release readiness
Maintain test scripts for CVEs, bugs, updates, and features
Design automated testing tools to test software performance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related role
Five (5) years of experience with Python, requirement analysis, traceability matrix development, and end-to-end quality assurance
Five (5) years of experience scripting and creating automation using Python and Bash
Three (3) years of experience with automation in GitHub/GitLab
Two (2) years of experience with container technologies
Two (2) years of experience with DevOps methodologies, scrum and tools
One (1) year of experience contributing and collaborating with upstream open-source communities, focusing on code contributions, reviews, and alignment with community standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Python and Bash scripting for automation, along with a strong background in quality assurance and software testing methodologies. Proficient in utilizing tools like Jira and GitLab for issue tracking and documentation, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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