QA Automation Engineer (contract)

About Us

Checksum.ai is a well-funded, early-stage startup led by serial entrepreneurs with over $1B in exits to Salesforce and Microsoft. We’re at the cutting edge of AI, using machine learning to automatically QA software based on real user behavior. Our AI models learn how to use our customers’ applications and create realistic, durable tests, enabling engineering teams to innovate and iterate faster.

Who You Are

We're seeking a creative, self-motivated, and results-driven QA Automation Engineer to join our team in San Francisco. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to directly impact the development and QA process for our AI-powered testing platform, ensuring high-quality software that aligns with real-world usage.

Location: San Francisco (In-Person 5x a week)

Responsibilities:

• Write clear, concise, and well-structured automated test scripts that cover a wide range of scenarios and edge cases.
• Integrating AI models into your day to day work flow
• Execute automated tests regularly and analyze test results to identify and report defects.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues found during testing.
• Maintain and update test reports and metrics to track the effectiveness of test automation efforts.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of QA processes and documentation.
• Work closely with Checksum Co-founder and other engineers to ensure the smooth integration of automated tests into the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with Playwright, Cypress, or other web automation frameworks, or a strong background in frontend development.
• 1+ years of experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• A proactive approach and a drive to make an impact.
• Experience with AI models and integrating them into your workflow.
• Ability to come into the SF Office 5 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with external customers and managing client relationships.
• Previous experience as a frontend or backend engineer.

Join us if you're excited to grow alongside seasoned entrepreneurs in the fast-evolving world of AI-powered software testing!

The estimated hourly rate range for this position is $25 to $40, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or any 3rd parties. All submissions will be considered a gift and no fee will be due.