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Job description
Ampa is a pioneering neurotechnology startup developing brain stimulation technology to help eradicate depression . We will improve millions of lives by making this transformative treatment universally accessible. Joining us means you’ll be part of a rapidly growing startup with significant equity opportunities and a major impact on our future.
What to Expect
Working at Ampa is a rare chance to help transform global mental health and save millions of lives — a level of impact that demands deep commitment. Success here requires resilience, adaptability, and the discipline to put in long hours. If you thrive in a high-intensity, fast-changing environment and want your work to truly matter, you may do the best work of your life here.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Associate to help us deliver rock-solid, clinic-ready software for our next-generation neuromodulation device. In this role, you’ll be responsible for manually testing our Android app, website, and TMS medical device, ensuring every feature is stable, every workflow is seamless, and every bug is caught before it reaches the clinic. You’ll test our apps across multiple platforms, confirm interaction with our hardware device, report bugs, and help us ship high-quality builds every day.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is meticulous, eager to learn, and wants to make a difference in the mental health space.
Tech Stack
Frontend: React, React Native, Android
Backend: Python, Node.js
Database: PostgreSQL
Cloud: AWS (ECS, CDK, Glue, Firehose, EventBridge)
Hardware: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) medical device
Key Responsibilities
Test the Android app, web platform, and TMS device for functionality, regressions, and overall stability
Manually verify interactions between the app and hardware TMS device
Execute full QA passes on daily builds across platforms
Write clear, detailed, and reproducible bug reports
Re-test resolved issues and confirm successful fixes
Maintain and update lightweight test plans and checklists
Identify and communicate edge cases, corner conditions, and failure scenarios to the team
What We’re Looking For
Attention to Detail: You spot inconsistencies and edge cases others miss
Persistence: You can execute repetitive tests without losing focus
Clear Communicator: You can write bugs and explain repro steps concisely
Curiosity: You want to understand how the app, hardware, and workflows fit together
Reliability: You take ownership of your work and follow through
Experience: No formal QA experience required—just solid follow-through and basic tech comfort
Why Join Ampa
Impact: Lead the development of transformative mental health technologies.
Growth: Thrive in a startup environment with rapid innovation.
Stability: Enjoy startup benefits with a secure product line.
Ownership: Receive substantial equity as an early team member.
Logistics
Work Mode: In-person
Location: Palo Alto
Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000, plus equity
Employment: Full-time or part-time
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Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
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