QA Automation Engineer at Instawork

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in AI model development and proficient in testing, evaluating and setting model quality standards
  • 2+ years of experience in QA automation. Bonus for Mobile (iOS/Android) experience using Appium and Selenium or similar frameworks
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
  • Programming experience in Python + Javascript or similar language
  • Thorough knowledge of automation testing frameworks, tools and release processes
  • Knowledge of Relational Database such as MySQL is preferred
  • Self-motivated, especially in learning new software tools and best practices in software quality assurance
  • Startup mentality: self-starter, multi-tasker, proactive and flexible
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • You straddle a fine line between QA, software and DevOps engineering

Responsibilities

  • Develop customized AI models for QA data and conduct prompt engineering analysis
  • Implement and evolve QA processes to get effective test signals and scale testing efforts across multiple products
  • Build advanced automation architecture and integrate AI tools, thereby reducing manual intensive repetitive tasks
  • Transform our automation by integrating cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies, creating smarter, faster, and more resilient frameworks that elevate our efficiency and coverage standards
  • Help solve cross-platform testing challenges and contribute impactful ideas to improve quality
  • Build a self-optimizing QA system that scales with the growth of our products
  • Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to leverage automation for scalable solutions to prevent regressions and ensure reliability of products

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonJavaScriptAppiumSeleniumMySQLAI model developmentPrompt engineeringQA automationAutomation testing frameworks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this QA Automation Engineer position?

For CA-based applicants, the base salary is between $120K to $150K. The position is also eligible for equity in the form of stock options.

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans starting on the date of hire, flexible paid time off, at least 8 paid company holidays, home office stipend, phone stipend, commuter stipend, supplemental pay on qualified leaves, and employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution.

Is this position remote or does it require being in California?

Salary and benefits details are specified for CA-based applicants, but no explicit remote or office policy is stated for other locations.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Requirements include 1+ years in AI model development with proficiency in testing and evaluating models, 2+ years in QA automation (bonus for Mobile with Appium/Selenium), BS/MS in Computer Science, programming in Python + Javascript, knowledge of automation frameworks and MySQL preferred.

What kind of candidate stands out for this QA Automation Engineer role?

Strong candidates are self-motivated self-starters with a startup mentality, good communication skills, proactive multi-taskers who can straddle QA, software, and DevOps, and are eager to learn new tools.

Instawork

Connects businesses with vetted hourly workers

About Instawork

Instawork connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term, seasonal, and temp-to-hire workers through its online platform. It primarily serves companies looking for hourly workers, offering a solution that is more efficient than traditional staffing agencies. The platform features an intelligent matching system that pairs businesses with suitable workers from its extensive database, supported by a rigorous vetting process to ensure reliability. This has led to a high demand for Instawork's workers, with 93% of businesses wanting them to return and a low 2% no-show rate. Businesses can view worker profiles and experience before they pick up shifts, and those looking for full-time employees can also search and hire from the database. Instawork generates revenue by charging businesses for connecting them with workers, and its importance grew during the pandemic, solidifying its market position.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$144MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sick Leave
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options

Risks

Competition from gig economy platforms like Wonolo and Bluecrew is increasing.
Regulatory scrutiny over worker classification could impact Instawork's business model.
Economic downturns in hospitality may reduce demand for hourly workers.

Differentiation

Instawork offers an automated matching solution for hospitality professionals and businesses.
The platform connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term and seasonal workers.
Instawork's intelligent matching system ensures high demand and low no-show rates.

Upsides

Post-pandemic demand for flexible work solutions boosts Instawork's market relevance.
Acquisition of Able Jobs expands Instawork's tools and global market offerings.
Expansion into Phoenix and Savannah captures regional demand for flexible staffing.

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