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Sr. QA Engineer

CoursedogWorldwideRemote
Coursedog empowers higher education institutions with modern, user-friendly curriculum and scheduling solutions. We are passionate about making complex academic operations seamless and more human-centered. As we scale, we are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to drive product quality and elevate our testing culture. This role blends hands-on testing, automation leadership, and process improvement. If you thrive in remote-first environments and love ensuring that software just works, we’d love to meet you.
  • Manage QA Tasks and Test Planning: Own and execute QA tasks in Jira; preparing, documenting and executing detailed test plans in Qase to ensure full test coverage and timely delivery.
  • Execute Manual Testing: Perform thorough manual testing of new and existing platform features to validate functionality, usability, and performance.
  • Develop and Maintain Automated Tests: Create and maintain end-to-end and component-level test automation using Cypress (JavaScript) to improve test efficiency and coverage.
  • Implement Performance and Visual Regression Testing: Build and sustain automated performance testing with k6 and Grafana; set up and maintain visual regression tests with Applitools to protect against visual defects.
  • Enhance CI/CD Pipeline Quality: Collaborate with engineering to improve CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, GitHub Actions), embedding quality gates and enhancing deployment confidence.
  • Drive Process Improvements: Continuously improve testing processes, increase automation coverage, and drive initiatives that elevate product stability and engineering productivity.
  • Collaborate on Test Strategy: Partner with product and engineering teams to scope features, identify risks, and define test strategies that deliver high-quality releases.
  • Leverage AI to Improve Efficiency: Use company-provided AI tools to streamline QA activities, boost productivity, and identify new opportunities for innovation.
  • Champion Quality Culture: Actively challenge the status quo and advocate for QA best practices across the organization, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

  • Extensive QA Experience: 7+ years of experience in manual and automated testing, with proven expertise driving quality across the software development lifecycle.
  • Technical Testing Proficiency: Deep experience with JavaScript testing frameworks (Cypress, k6), and strong knowledge of front-end and back-end testing best practices.
  • Strong Ownership and Initiative: Demonstrated ability to own processes, identify areas for improvement, and lead initiatives that improve product quality and team performance.
  • Effective Communicator and Collaborator: Professional fluency in English (written and verbal) and a proactive, collaborative approach to working with distributed, cross-functional teams.
  • Customer-Centric Mindset: A commitment to understanding the end-user experience and using that insight to drive testing priorities and coverage.
  • Adaptable and Curious: Comfort working in an asynchronous, remote-first environment with the ability to quickly learn new tools and adapt to changing priorities.
  • AI Enthusiast: Curiosity and enthusiasm for integrating AI tools into your day-to-day work to drive productivity and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Technical Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Additional Technical Experience: Familiarity with Vue.js, Node.js, MongoDB, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker).
  • Startup and Domain Experience: Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup and/or with higher education systems and workflows.

Healthcare, Dental & Vision


We follow a fixed contribution model to ensure equity and transparency. Each employee receives the same annual dollar amount to allocate toward their medical, dental, and vision coverage. This empowers you to select the plan that best meets your needs — whether it’s a base-level plan or a more comprehensive option.Depending on the selected coverage level, the company covers:

  • Employee-only coverage: 99% to 55% of monthly premiums
  • Employee + dependents: 77% to 43% of monthly premiums

We proudly partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness perks including:

  • Spring Health (mental health support)
  • XP Health (vision benefits)
  • Carrot Fertility (family planning)
  • One Medical (primary care)

We also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Planning


To support long-term financial health, we offer a 401(k) plan from day one of employment.Beginning January 1, 2026, we’ll provide a 4% employer match on your annual salary (subject to federal limits) for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.

Paid Time Off


We trust our employees to manage their time responsibly. That’s why we offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy — because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.

Remote-First Since Inception


We were built for distributed work. Our culture emphasizes flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping. We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.

Equity


As a valued contributor to our collective success, you’ll participate in the upside. All employees are granted equity in the company, with vesting aligned to your role and tenure. Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.

Paid Parental Leave


We proudly support working parents with industry-leading benefits.

  • Primary caregivers are eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave
  • Secondary caregivers receive 6 weeks of paid leave

This time is fully paid and available to all eligible employees regardless of gender or family structure.

Life at Coursedog

Thrive Here & What We ValueRemote-first since inception | Value flexible working hours over set hours, outputs over inputs, and communication focused on transparency over need-to-know access | Committed to being a remote-first company in perpetuity | Strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply | Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.</s> | Value work-life balance and provide high autonomy | Equity: contributing to team's success and deserving to share in it | Paid parental leave for new parents | Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities</s> | Committed to being remote-first in perpetuity | Equity: contribute to the team's success, so you deserve to share in it | Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers | Remote First Since Inception: We value flexible working hours over set hours, outputs over inputs, and communication focused on transparency over need-to-know access. | Equity: You’ll be contributing to the team's success, so you deserve to share in it. All employees will have the ability to vest in the company’s stock plan commensurate to the level that they were hired, adjusted for any promotions. | Paid Parental Leave: To help support new parents in the workplace, we offer up to twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and six (6) weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Coursedog is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization and creating an inclusive environment for all.</s> | Healthcare, Dental, & Vision Benefits | Retirement Planning | Paid Time Off Policy with No Annual Limit | Equity Opportunities for All Employees | Paid Parental Leave</s> | Healthcare: We pay 99% of your medical, dental, and vision coverage and 75% of the premium for your spouse and/or dependents | Retirement: We offer a 401k plan on day one of your employment | Paid Time Off: We value work-life balance and provide a high amount of autonomy. In service to this, our Paid Time Off policy has no annual limit. | Remote-First: We value flexible working hours over set hours, results over number of hours, and asynchronous communication focused on transparency over need-to-know access. | Equity: You’ll be contributing to the team's success, so you deserve to share in it. Every employee on our team gets a meaningful equity allocation. | Parental Leave: To help support new parents in the workplace, we offer 6 weeks of paid parental leave. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Coursedog is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization and creating an inclusive environment for all. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. | Accommodations: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. On your application, you will be prompted to inform us If you need any accommodation during this process.</s> | Equity for all employees | Commitment to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization and creating an inclusive environment for all</s> | Remote-first organization indefinitely | Equity in the company for all employees | Industry-leading benefits for working parents</s> | Health and wellness benefits including Spring Health (mental health support), XP Health (vision benefits), Carrot Fertility (family planning), One Medical (primary care) | Retirement Planning through 401(k) plan from day one of employment | Paid Time Off policy with unlimited PTO | Remote-First Since Inception, emphasizing flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping | Equity as a valued contributor to our collective success, with equity grants aligned to role and tenure</s> | Remote-first environment since inception | Unlimited Paid Time Off policy

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