QA Analyst III (Contract)

Are you passionate about ensuring exceptional product quality in AI-powered experiences? Do you thrive in environments where technology evolves rapidly and quality standards must keep pace with innovation?

The team is seeking a highly technical QA Analyst III to support next-generation AI products and experiences. In this role, you will work closely with software engineers, QA leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to validate AI-driven features across web and mobile platforms. You will own quality execution through a combination of manual testing, automation development, bug triage, release readiness assessments, and quality metrics reporting.

The ideal candidate combines strong automation expertise with a deep understanding of software quality principles and the ability to test AI features with non-deterministic outputs.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Execute comprehensive manual and automated test cases for new and existing product features.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance UI and API automation frameworks.
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and testing documentation.
• Validate functionality across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and backend services.
• Lead testing efforts for small-to-medium-sized product releases.

AI Product Validation

• Test AI-powered features where outputs may vary between executions.
• Define repeatable validation strategies for non-deterministic AI experiences.
• Identify edge cases, performance issues, and user-impacting defects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve AI quality and reliability.

Bug Investigation & Resolution

• Reproduce, document, and triage software defects.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to prioritize and resolve issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and contribute to continuous quality improvements.

Quality Strategy & Metrics

• Support test strategy development and quality planning.
• Build and maintain dashboards tracking quality metrics, release readiness, and test progress.
• Conduct product audits and bug audits to identify quality gaps and improve coverage.
• Provide release-readiness recommendations and quality risk assessments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Participate in status meetings and communicate quality risks effectively.
• Represent QA when required and drive quality-focused discussions.
• Work directly with engineering and product teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Support highly confidential projects requiring exceptional attention to detail.

Must Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience with both Manual Testing and Test Automation.
• Strong experience in UI Automation and API Automation.
• Experience reading, understanding, and debugging code.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing frameworks, and SDLC processes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience testing AI-powered applications or machine learning-driven features

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing consumer-facing applications or social products.
• Experience building quality dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Experience supporting mobile applications across iOS and Android.
• Experience validating AI/LLM features with non-deterministic outputs.
• Familiarity with benchmarking, regression, performance, or battery testing.
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.
• Exposure to fast-paced product development environments