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Remote Software Testing Jobs in Oakland, CA (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$146K - $235K/yr

Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is ... testing, and regional cloud deployments * Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment ...

Senior Software Developer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

$147K - $198K/yr

You will work closely with a fully remote team of designers, developers, and stakeholders to add ... and testing * Supportive, mentorship-driven culture that fosters continuous learning and ...

Senior Software Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$147K - $198K/yr

You will work closely with a fully remote team of designers, developers, and stakeholders to add ... and testing * Supportive, mentorship-driven culture that fosters continuous learning and ...

Rigorous testing standards. * Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about ... Proficient in English, sufficient for success in a remote and asynchronous work environment

Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is ... testing, and regional cloud deployments * Experience debugging high-priority production issues

Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is ... testing, and regional cloud deployments * Experience debugging high-priority production issues

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$111K - $162K/yr

What you'll do The Docusign Sign engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Software ... Experience with experimentation and A/B testing platforms * Experience working with remote teams

What We're Looking For TabaPay is looking for a Software QA and Testing engineer to help test new ... Remote and work from home options EEO Employer: TabaPay is an equal opportunity employer; all ...

Build tooling and infrastructure to aid in efficient correlation, debug, and testing * Use AI ... Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi ...

Health is the engine behind your COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs. Our web-based platform ... to build software to help power this. MAJOR JOB DUTIES: ● Work collaboratively with cross ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $190K/yr

You will test your work in a local end-to-end testing environment. When you are ready, you'll push ... Comfortable working in a remote-only environment * Analytical mind * Confidence to share your ideas

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. This contract has a 6 month duration. We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer who is looking to work with a small but ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $190K/yr

... testing, and knowledge sharing. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the ... Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is ...

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How much do remote software testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote software testing in Oakland, CA is $49.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.37 and $60.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote software testing?

Remote software testing is the process of evaluating and verifying the functionality, performance, and security of software applications from a location outside the traditional office environment. Testers use various tools and platforms to access applications, execute test cases, report bugs, and collaborate with development teams online. This approach allows companies to leverage global talent, reduce costs, and offer flexible work arrangements while maintaining high-quality software standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote software tester?

To thrive as a Remote Software Tester, you need a solid understanding of software development lifecycle, test case design, bug reporting, and typically a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, and knowledge of automation frameworks or ISTQB certification is often required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and self-motivation are essential soft skills in this remote role. These skills ensure accurate testing, clear documentation, and seamless collaboration with distributed teams, leading to higher software quality.

What is the difference between Remote Software Testing vs Remote QA Analyst?

AspectRemote Software TestingRemote QA Analyst
CredentialsBasic testing certifications, knowledge of testing toolsTesting certifications, QA methodologies, sometimes degree in IT or related fields
Work EnvironmentRemote, often project-based, collaborative teamsRemote, involved in testing, documentation, and process improvement
Industry UsageSoftware development, tech companies, startupsSoftware companies, IT firms, product development teams
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding testing roles, entry-level testing jobsQA processes, quality assurance careers, detailed QA roles

Remote Software Testing focuses on executing test cases and identifying bugs, often requiring basic certifications and technical knowledge. Remote QA Analysts have a broader role, including testing, process analysis, and quality improvement, often with additional certifications. Both roles are remote and industry-specific, but QA Analysts typically engage in more comprehensive quality assurance activities.

How do remote software testers effectively communicate and collaborate with development teams?

Remote software testers typically use a variety of collaboration tools such as project management platforms, instant messaging, and video conferencing to stay connected with developers and other stakeholders. Clear, timely communication is essential for reporting bugs, sharing test results, and discussing requirements or issues. Regular stand-up meetings and detailed documentation help ensure everyone stays aligned, even when working across different time zones. Building strong relationships with team members and proactively raising concerns can also improve workflow and project outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Remote Software Testing job openings in Oakland, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,926 per year, or $50 per hour.

Software Engineer

DocuSign

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$146K - $235K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


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9.9

Company rating: 9.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 242 rated software companies


Job description

Company Overview

Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people's lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign's Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).

What you'll do

We are looking for a Software Engineer for the Extensibility Platform team, to help us build and scale the App Development/Packaging/Distribution and Extensions Platform for Docusign. As a member of the team, you will help drive the features and development of all the services to build a state of the art solution. You will work with your team to build a top-tier software organization that is responsible for delivering SaaS products that meet the needs of our wide range of customers and their workflows. If you are collaborative, results-driven, believe in winning together, love working on difficult problems, and always looking for continuous improvement, this is your team. Our team focuses on distributed decision making that rewards ownership, transparency, and collaboration.

This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering.

Responsibility

  • Deliver features and products that delight customers while managing the health of the code base through continuous refactoring and management of technical debt

  • Work with your team to deliver software best practices, automated test strategies, and flatten the cost of change for our software products and services

  • Develop high-quality, ship-ready code that is covered by a full test suite

  • Solve problems at scale and build fault-tolerant systems

  • Work with Product Management and other developers to understand and translate marketing requirements into design requirements and provide estimates for development

  • Work as part of a cross-site development team to drive the design, implementation, testing, and release of products

Job Designation

Hybrid: Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required. (Frequency: Minimum 2 days per week; may vary by team but will be weekly in-office expectation)

Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.

What you bring

Basic

  • 5+ years of development experience or equivalent

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Informatics, or equivalent

  • Experience with data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentals

  • Experience working with C#, Node.js, Java, or other modern programming languages

  • Experience building cloud-native services using REST APIs, microservice-based architectures

  • Experience with the entire software development lifecycle, including version control (git), CICD pipelines, testing, and regional cloud deployments

  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, prioritize your work, and manage your own time

Preferred

  • Experience using containerized technologies (e.g. K8S, and Docker)

  • Test-first or test-driven development (TDD) mentality

  • Experience with Typescript and NodeJs

  • Experience with Azure and Azure available tools like AKS, Cosmos, etc.

  • Experience designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging multi-regional web-services

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Experience developing large-scale cloud services, including troubleshooting and performance tuning

  • Experience in high-scale distributed systems and fault-tolerant design

  • Experience with agile and test-driven development methodologies

Wage Transparency

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:

California: $146,400.00 - $235,375.00 base salary

Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $140,100.00 - $206,775.00 base salary

This role is also eligible for the following:

  • Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
  • Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Global benefits provide options for the following:

  • Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
  • Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
  • Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
  • Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
  • Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
  • Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events
Life at DocuSign

Working here

Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what's right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.

We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you'll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.

Accommodation

Docusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at accommodations@docusign.com.

If you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at taops@docusign.com for assistance.

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States Not Eligible for Employment

This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

EEO Statement

It's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.

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