Staff QA Software Engineer

Job Description:

Staff QA Software Engineer

RemoteEngineeringFull time

VERSES is a cognitive computing company building next-generation intelligent software systems modeled after the Wisdom and Genius of Nature. We are a distributed, diverse, and inclusive workforce that aspires to do our best work on important problems with exceptional people.

We’re looking for trailblazers and problem solvers passionate about tackling important global-scale challenges so if that sounds appealing, let’s imagine a smarter world together.

🚀Join Our Adventure!

At VERSES, we're shaping the future of computing with our natural computing platform, Genius. We're looking for a Staff QA Software Engineer to join our Innovation team where we rapidly prototype Spatial Web technologies and AI applications.

✍️Role and Responsibilities

As a Staff QA Software Engineer you will:

• Drive test automation with clear metrics showing product health.
• Build test automation into CICD pipelines.
• Create multiple types of automated tests including: Unit, Integration, Regression, Performance and Load, and End to End
• Jump in and learn the technical details of our product to ensure proper test code coverage and be able to deliver the metrics to stakeholders.
• Proactively develop strategies and tests to “break” the system and ensure high quality.
• Oversee risk management including defining critical quality attributes, assessing residual risks, and presenting risk/benefit justifications to leadership
• Mentor and help grow other team members.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality is incorporated in our solutions as customers onboard to the Genius Platform, ensuring a seamless integration and adoption process.
• Create and maintain software engineering test plans with minimal guidance based on requirements still evolving and to verify the quality and stability of our software engineering code and products
• Maintain software engineering applications and to make sure there is proper QA documentation and to prepare all required documentation pertinent to software engineering that is relevant for other teams
• Help set up and suggest any software-related tools and processes to help ensure bug-free software engineering releases

🎓Essential Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Saas or similar industry, with a focus on developing solutions for, and supporting, enterprise-scale applications.
• Fluent in modern testing frameworks such as
• Cucumber
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Experience developing comprehensive test plans from OpenAPI specifications
• Experience creating multiple types of automated tests, including: Unit, Integration, Regression, Performance and Load End to End experience with SDK testing
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Understanding of web technologies and standards, such as REST/CRUD, HTTP, DNS and web security
• Comfortable working with the popular programming languages used at Verses, such as Python, Typescript and Rust

🎓Additional Qualifications

• Experience with pub sub technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, and Reddis.
• Experience working with IoT and edge computing technologies
• Experience with agile software development methodologies
• Strong probabilistic statistical experience is a plus

Education & Technical Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related practical experience.
• Understanding of core machine learning and AI concepts, including generative models (like GPTs), and an awareness of emerging paradigms such as active inference
• Experience running effective QA in B2B enterprises with operations/customer support/technical support.

Communication and Soft Skills

• Self starter who sees what needs to be done and acts with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Results focused, prioritizes achieving outcomes and measurable results over completing tasks, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement to achieve success
• Team oriented, focused on the success of the team over individual goals, emphasizing collaboration and communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion and spirit of innovation

🌱In addition to fostering a culture of highly engaged, emotionally intelligent, and energetic people we offer:

• Global virtual work environment (although some positions may need to operate within specific time zones)
• Responsible paid time off policy (RTO), and company-recognized Holidays.
• Generous total rewards package

🌟Job Type

Regular, Full-time

Remote - US and Canada Only

Starting at $165,000 for US based individuals; geographically adjusted as appropriate to location.

VERSES is unable to offer visa sponsorship or assistance with work authorization for this position. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship will be considered.

VERSES currently does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email or to VERSES employees. VERSES is not responsible for any fees or overhead related to unsolicited resumes. No agencies, please.