About this opportunity
HireArt lists this QA Release Engineer opportunity in foster city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Expected compensation: 99.26 USD Per Hour
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a QA Release Engineer to support software quality and release readiness by driving improvements to the Perception development and validation process.
In this role, you’ll work closely with machine learning engineers and cross-functional teams to improve the software development lifecycle from implementation and testing through deployment. You’ll help identify process inefficiencies, improve release quality, support validation workflows, and ensure software changes are thoroughly tested before deployment.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about software quality. They thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex problems that improve both product quality and engineering efficiency.
As a QA Release Engineer, You'll
Conduct manual and automated testing of software applications to identify defects, risks, and quality concerns.
Review and validate software changes, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing activities.
Analyze pull requests and support the validation process to ensure software changes meet quality standards before release.
Triage system-generated scenarios and investigate potential issues identified during testing.
Collaborate with software engineers, machine learning engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders to identify and communicate the impact of regressions and performance issues.
Track, document, and manage defects through resolution using established QA processes and tools.
Perform root cause analysis on software issues and partner with development teams to drive timely resolutions.
Validate bug fixes and software enhancements through comprehensive re-testing to prevent regressions.
Generate clear and concise test reports, highlighting risks, issues, quality metrics, and release readiness.
Support release processes, validation workflows, infrastructure activities, and automated testing pipelines.
Contribute to process improvements that enhance software quality, release efficiency, and developer productivity.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of proven experience as a QA Engineer, with experience supporting software quality assurance, testing, and release validation
Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
Experience with test management tools such as TestRail or similar platforms
Experience using issue tracking and project management tools such as Jira
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting machine learning, perception, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other complex software systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, release management processes, and software deployment workflows
Experience analyzing software performance and identifying process improvements that increase engineering efficiency
Experience working with AI-assisted development tools and modern software development practices
Benefits
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
401k package
Commitment:
This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.
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Worksite address
foster city, CA, 94420, US
Who can apply
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