IDEA Factory - QA Engineer

University of Maryland

College Park, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Apache JMeter, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Background Investigation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Disclosure, Human Health, Integration Testing, Internet Application, JavaScript, LoadRunner, Mail Services, Microsoft Windows Azure, Model Validation, Performance Analysis, Performance Modeling, Performance Testing, Physical Demands, Precision Testing, Programming Languages, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regression Testing, Selenium, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), System Test, Test Automation, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Test Tools, Testing, Validation Testing, Web Testing
LOCATION
College Park, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description Summary

Organizations Summary Statement: Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) seeks a professional who will ensure our products are reliable, functional, and robust through comprehensive testing across UI, API, and AI model behaviors. Youll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards that support our mission-critical educational programs.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Masters in a related field. Bachelors degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered.

Experience: 3+ years of professional experience.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in software quality assurance with 3+ years professional experience • Expertise in test automation frameworks and methodologies • Experience testing APIs, web applications, and complex integrated systems • Knowledge of AI/ML testing concepts and model validation techniques

Programming Languages & Testing Tools

• Python (for test automation and AI testing) • JavaScript/TypeScript (for web application testing) • Testing frameworks: Selenium, Pytest, Jest, Cypress, Playwright • API testing tools: Postman, REST Assured, Newman • Performance testing: JMeter, LoadRunner, K6 • Test management: TestRail, Jira, Azure Test Plans • AI testing tools: Great Expectations, MLflow, W&B (Weights & Biases)

Physical Demands

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.

Preferences

• Licenses/Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter • Curriculum Vitae • List of References

Best Consideration Date: February 4, 2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Other: As a QA Engineer at xFoundry, you will ensure our products are reliable, functional, and robust through comprehensive testing across UI, API, and AI model behaviors. Youll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards that support our mission-critical educational programs.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans for complex AI-integrated applications • Develop and document edge case requirements to guide development processes • Implement and manage test automation frameworks across multiple technology stacks

AI Testing & Validation

• Design testing strategies specific to AI/ML model behaviors and outputs • Validate LLM responses and RAG system accuracy • Test AI integration points and data flow consistency • Monitor AI model performance and regression testing

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Marylands State Ethics Commission website.

Department

ENGR-MTECH-IDEA Factory

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Regular

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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