Staff Software QA Engineer

Carbon; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Software Tester to join their hybrid team in Redwood City. This role involves owning the validation strategy, collaborating with developers and designers to ensure software quality, and leading QA initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing, a keen eye for detail, and strong communication skills. Join a vibrant culture that celebrates both individual contributions and team success, and be part of a mission to revolutionize 3D printing technology. If you're ready to make a real-world impact through your work, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Time Off Programs

Employee Communities

Fun Team Activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience in various environments.
• Proven skills in hands-on testing and developing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Own the validation strategy and execute test plans for new software features.
• Champion software quality and lead QA team to improve processes.

Skills

Software Testing

Debugging

Communication Skills

Program Management

Methodical Mindset

Education

BS or MS Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

Playwright

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions.

Help us change the world and we will help you change yours.

Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and molecular science, Carbon is committed to delivering on the promise of 3D printing, enabling commercial customers to go beyond basic prototyping to producing products with real-world applications. With our cutting-edge technology, we are seeing customers innovate and manufacture parts with unmatched reliability, speed, and quality.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team, working with experts in 3D geometry, web technologies, cloud infrastructure, low-level systems, and everything in between. We’ve had fun team activities where we’ve escaped rooms (real and virtual), done arts and crafts, played games, and cooked delicious food. We also have a variety of employee-started communities at Carbon: cooking, running, yoga, gaming, resource groups, and many more that you can participate in. There are also opportunities where you can start your own!

*This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in office for at least three days a week (required: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

You will...

• Own the validation strategy and test plan execution around new software features and products by collaborating with developers, designers, and product managers
• Be a champion for software quality and lead other QA team members to improve testing and development processes
• Help with regression testing, with an emphasis on reducing manual testing in favor of more automated testing
• Develop deep expertise in the team’s projects and systems in order to play a central role in risk assessment and prioritization decisions
• Investigate and troubleshoot customer issues while ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the process

You have...

• Proven skills in hands-on testing and finding ways to break products
• 5+ years experience with software testing in at least one of the following areas - Linux/Ubuntu servers, API/automation software, rich user interfaces, or device software.
• Expertise in developing test plans and test cases, assessing risk, and filing bugs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective program management skills to be able to follow through on issues and track progress across multiple teams
• Experience debugging and deep-diving into issues
• An incredibly methodical and detail-oriented mindset

Big plus(!) if you have...

• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ years experience in IoT/device testing
• Experience with a logging analytics platform (we use Splunk!)
• Experience with UI automation (we use Playwright!)
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. The compensation bracket for this position is $152,800 - $229,200 per year taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs.

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