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Infojini Inc

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We offer an excellent compensation package We are looking for Senior Software QA Engineer in Cambridge, MA for Fulltime position. Please refer someone else if you are not available at this time or ...

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Software QA Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Introduction We are seeking a Software QA Engineer (SDET) to help establish and lead our quality engineering and automated testing infrastructure from the ground up. This is a foundational role with ...

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Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

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Pasadena, CA · On-site

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To thrive as a Contract Software QA Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, scripting or programming skills, and experience with QA methodologies, typically supported by a relevant degree or certifications like ISTQB. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail), automated testing frameworks (such as Selenium or Cypress), and continuous integration systems is commonly required. Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help QA engineers collaborate effectively and catch issues early. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure software reliability, meet project deadlines, and deliver high-quality products in contract-based settings.

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Contract Software QA Engineers often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new project environments and understanding unfamiliar codebases on a tight timeline. Establishing clear communication with both development and product teams is crucial to clarify requirements and testing priorities. Proactively seeking documentation, asking targeted questions, and leveraging automated testing tools can help overcome these hurdles. Additionally, maintaining meticulous records of test cases and results ensures smooth knowledge transfer and project continuity.

What is a Contract Software QA Engineer?

A Contract Software QA Engineer is a quality assurance professional hired on a temporary or project basis to test and ensure the quality of software applications. They design and execute test plans, identify bugs, and work with development teams to resolve issues. Contract QA Engineers may work independently or as part of a larger QA team, and their contracts typically last for the duration of a project or a set period. They help organizations maintain software quality without the long-term commitment of a permanent employee.

What is the difference between Contract Software Qa Engineer vs Contract Software Tester?

AspectContract Software Qa EngineerContract Software Tester
CertificationsISTQB, CSTE, CSQAISTQB, CSTE (often less specialized)
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with QA and development teams, involved in planningPrimarily executes test cases, reports bugs
ResponsibilitiesDesigns test plans, quality assurance processesPerforms manual/automated testing, bug reporting
Industry UsageCommon in software development companies, especially in QA teamsWidespread across software projects, often as entry-level role

While both roles focus on software quality, a Contract Software Qa Engineer typically takes a broader, strategic role in quality assurance, including test planning and process improvement, whereas a Contract Software Tester mainly executes tests and reports issues. The QA Engineer often requires more certifications and experience in QA methodologies, making it a more comprehensive position in the software testing lifecycle.

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Throne Labs

Seattle, WA • On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

About Throne

Throne is a fast growing Series B startup transforming public infrastructure by delivering clean, safe, smart restrooms to cities, transit agencies, and public spaces. With flagship customers like LA Metro, Caltrain, Berkeley, Ann Arbor, Beverly Hills and Washington DC, we're rapidly scaling and preparing for multi-city expansion in 2026 - 2027.

We recognize an unspoken problem: that better bathroom accommodations are sorely needed in most cities. Public and retail bathrooms are neither positioned to meet demand, nor incentivized to provide the quality experience people deserve.

Our mission is to provide peace of mind to the millions of people who set out on an adventure on any given day. That adventure may be big or small. It may involve taking your toddler to the park, driving a stranger to the airport, running a half marathon, or exploring a new city for the first time.

About the Role

Throne Labs is looking for a full-time Software Quality Assurance Engineer to be a crucial member of Throne's Software and R&D Engineering Teams. Thrones are proprietary technology which include mechanical components, smart plumbing, smart HVAC, various sensors, actuators, and on-board processing systems, cellular connectivity and a solar/battery driven power system. Software QA Engineer will be contributing into establishing QA/QC processes, improving time-to-market and maintaining high quality of our custom firmware and software solutions for internal Staff, and external Users and Partners.

You'll work closely with Throne's extended team, consisting of start-up veterans, creative innovators, and portable sanitation experts. We are passionate about defining Throne as the reliably clean option at some of life's most stressful moments. We are ruthless about results, relentless about improvement, and we value diversity, inclusion, and having fun.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's applicable experience, skills, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including equity.

At Throne You Will:

  • Work closely with the product and engineering teams to understand and collect business requirements.
  • Participate in test efforts estimation.
  • Design test cases, checklists and scenarios for different test levels and types using test design techniques.
  • Conduct manual testing of firmware and software to ensure products and features perform according to the requirements and contribute to a lovable user experience.
  • Perform integration testing of hardware/firmware/software components and communicate issues to the relevant teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
  • Investigate logs, identify and localize issues on production and QA environments.
  • Provide traceability/test coverage information, contribute to the Test Plan.
  • Setup/maintain QA test environment.
  • Optimize testing, considering different contexts and different constraints, by applying various testing practices, utilizing AI and other tools for test and process automation.
  • Contribute to technical and testing documentation creation and maintenance.

We Are Looking For:

  • Solid knowledge in software quality assurance with a minimum 4 years of relevant commercial experience.
  • Experience with mobile, web front-end and back-end testing (API, database testing).
  • Understanding of cloud-based architecture and hands-on experience with AWS tools and services (e.g. Lambda, CloudWatch).
  • Understanding of specifics of micro-services and serverless architecture.
  • Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g. Datadog, Grafana, Sentry, OpenSearch, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted tools for test case generation, log analysis, or automation (e.g. GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Testim, or similar).
  • Experience with test automation (JavaScript or TypeScript).
  • Willingness to work in a startup lab environment in an active R&D phase.
  • Tolerance to changing requirements and priorities, and context switching between different products.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with on-site and remote teams, and explain technical concepts and issues to less tech savvy colleagues.
  • Proactiveness in giving feedback and improving existing processes.
  • Awareness of security testing fundamentals and/or accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus.
  • Experience with performance testing is a plus.
  • Experience with testing of IoT and hardware products is a plus.
Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance, including plan options with 100% employer-paid premiums
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Meaningful Series B Equity
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and National Discounts
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Coverage
  • Legal Insurance

Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by State.

Throne is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We believe that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and that diversity contributes to the overall health of the organization. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon Throne's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or background check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Throne provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as applicable by law. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at careers[at] thronelabs.co