QA Automation Test Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. QA Automation Test Engineer based in United States.

• Own the architecture, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of scalable backend and frontend test automation frameworks, with a primary focus on backend API and service-level validation.
• Design and execute comprehensive automated test suites covering backend services, REST/gRPC APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and frontend UI workflows across the fleet operations platform.
• Develop automation solutions primarily using Python and Go for backend testing and JavaScript for frontend validation, while adopting new tools and frameworks as the technology stack evolves.
• Lead integration testing for third-party APIs and internal services, ensuring reliable end-to-end data flows across fleet management, dispatching, monitoring, and related systems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of test failures and system defects, collaborating across engineering teams to identify issues and drive them through resolution.
• Partner with software engineers and product teams to define test strategies, identify coverage gaps, and establish scalable automated quality gates within CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead and mentor another automation test engineer through technical guidance, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and professional development support.
• Drive continuous improvement across the automation testing function through stronger processes, documentation, test plans, operational frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Adapt automation strategies to accommodate evolving platform requirements, architectural changes, and technology-stack updates, while supporting after-hours validation or release activities when required.
• Occasionally travel domestically to support on-site testing or operational deployments and perform other responsibilities as needed.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Bring 5+ years of experience in software QA or test automation, with strong hands-on expertise in backend and API testing.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Python and Go for backend automation and JavaScript for frontend automation, along with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks.
• Have experience designing and building automation frameworks from the ground up for complex, distributed systems and production-grade software environments.
• Be experienced with REST and/or gRPC API testing, service integration validation, and data pipeline verification.
• Have hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated quality gates into software delivery and release processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead technical initiatives independently, mentor engineers, take ownership of outcomes, and collaborate effectively across engineering and product teams.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly report technical findings and drive alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.
• Bring strong initiative, accountability, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Be comfortable with a flexible schedule and supporting late meetings, night shifts, urgent validation activities, or release requirements when operational needs arise.
• Experience with autonomous vehicle fleet monitoring, dispatching, fleet management, ride-hail or transportation platform integrations, cloud telemetry, or AV data pipelines is preferred.
• Experience working within cross-site or global engineering organizations and a Master’s degree in a relevant technical field are additional advantages.

• Annual base salary range of $125,000–$167,000 USD, with actual compensation based on factors including skills, experience, expertise, certifications, role location, and business needs.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, including bonus or company equity, depending on the role and applicable compensation plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with company matching and health savings account options.
• Life insurance and pet insurance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and additional company benefits.
• Opportunity to take up to two days of paid time off to volunteer with a 501(c) organization.
• Opportunity to work on advanced autonomous vehicle technology spanning robotics, software engineering, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Exposure to complex distributed systems, fleet operations, automation architecture, CI/CD, and safety-focused validation.
• A collaborative and inclusive engineering environment with opportunities to contribute to meaningful transportation technology and continuous innovation.
• Fully remote opportunity, with occasional domestic travel required for on-site testing or operational deployments