Whisker
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Whisker, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 500+ passionate team members.
What You'll Do :
The Software QA Engineer leads quality assurance efforts, ensuring software meets high standards before release. The role involves overseeing testing processes, collaborating with teams, and driving efficiency improvements, requiring strong technical skills and experience with manual and automated testing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Plans, executes, and oversees all QA activities for projects, including manual and automated testing.Designs, writes, and executes comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.Performs functional, regression, performance, and load testing to ensure quality across various products.Works closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide feedback early in the development process.Analyzes test results, tracks defects, and ensures that all issues are resolved before release.Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects using issue tracking tools.Ensures product quality meets defined standards and contributes to release readiness assessments.Identifies areas for QA process improvement and leads initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.Will perform additional responsibilities when requiredRequirements
What You'll Bring :
BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and/or equivalent years of experience4+ years of proven experience as a Software QA EngineerStrong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance processesFamiliarity with automated testing tools and scripted languagesExperience with Mobile App testing of iOS and Android applicationsExperience with Git, Bitbucket, Unix/Linux and JenkinsExperience with API testing and tools like Postman, Rest Client and othersExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of version control systems and issue tracking tools.Maintains confidentiality of proprietary informationAbility to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptionsA high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate othersAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleaguesComfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)Not Required but Nice to Have!
Experience with IoT devices and testingExperience with Flutter / Dart languageFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud platformsKnowledge of performance and load testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunnerBenefits & Perks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products-plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurancePaid parental leaveWhisker Parents Program1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoptionPet Insurance Discount401K matchFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off14 Paid HolidaysTop of the line equipmentPet-friendly officeWhisker products and swagContinuing education SupportOn-site gym with PelotonReferral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
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As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 500+ passionate team members.
What You'll Do :
The Software QA Engineer leads quality assurance efforts, ensuring software meets high standards before release. The role involves overseeing testing processes, collaborating with teams, and driving efficiency improvements, requiring strong technical skills and experience with manual and automated testing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Plans, executes, and oversees all QA activities for projects, including manual and automated testing.Designs, writes, and executes comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.Performs functional, regression, performance, and load testing to ensure quality across various products.Works closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide feedback early in the development process.Analyzes test results, tracks defects, and ensures that all issues are resolved before release.Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects using issue tracking tools.Ensures product quality meets defined standards and contributes to release readiness assessments.Identifies areas for QA process improvement and leads initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.Will perform additional responsibilities when requiredRequirements
What You'll Bring :
BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and/or equivalent years of experience4+ years of proven experience as a Software QA EngineerStrong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance processesFamiliarity with automated testing tools and scripted languagesExperience with Mobile App testing of iOS and Android applicationsExperience with Git, Bitbucket, Unix/Linux and JenkinsExperience with API testing and tools like Postman, Rest Client and othersExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of version control systems and issue tracking tools.Maintains confidentiality of proprietary informationAbility to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptionsA high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate othersAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleaguesComfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)Not Required but Nice to Have!
Experience with IoT devices and testingExperience with Flutter / Dart languageFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud platformsKnowledge of performance and load testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunnerBenefits & Perks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products-plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurancePaid parental leaveWhisker Parents Program1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoptionPet Insurance Discount401K matchFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off14 Paid HolidaysTop of the line equipmentPet-friendly officeWhisker products and swagContinuing education SupportOn-site gym with PelotonReferral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
#onsite1