QA Engineer - Automation Specialist at Philo

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

Technology, Streaming MediaIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of QA experience
2+ years of experience writing QA automation test code
Familiarity with Typescript/JS for test writing
Suite.st Testing Framework experience is a plus
Experience writing QA automation tests against connected TV and mobile devices
Experience testing video playback
Experience or familiarity with at least two of: Android testing, Roku testing, Apple testing, Web testing
Experience working closely with technical leads and engineering teams to drive project execution and maintain high code quality standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines to achieve common goals
Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills

Responsibilities

Own the quality of 1-2 platforms. This includes manually testing new features, and improving the test suite for that platform
Build upon automation suites across all of our major connected TV platforms including Web-TV (Samsung/Tizen, LG, Vizio), AndroidTV/FireTV, and Roku
Work with product and engineering to prioritize test cases based on past bugs and risk tolerance within different parts of the app
Collaborate closely with product and engineering to incorporate new features into the regression suite
Help developers triage and understand bugs that are found
Facilitate company-wide bug bashes
Own and update release documentation to reflect current production deployments, feature availability, and version histories
Partner with devs to create test requests in our ticketing system (JIRA), and ensure tickets are kept up-to-date during the development lifecycle

Skills

Test Automation

Manual Testing

Regression Testing

iOS Testing

Roku Testing

Tizen Testing

FireTV Testing

Web Testing

Chromecast Testing

Cross-Platform QA

Philo

Subscription-based streaming service for TV channels

About Philo

Philo offers a streaming service that gives users access to over 60 popular TV channels, such as A&E, AMC, and Comedy Central. It operates as an alternative to traditional cable subscriptions, allowing consumers to enjoy a variety of entertainment options without the high costs associated with cable. Users can subscribe to Philo on a monthly basis, and the service includes features like unlimited DVR, enabling them to record shows and watch them later. Philo can be accessed on multiple devices, making it convenient for users to watch their favorite programs anywhere. The company aims to provide a cost-effective and flexible viewing experience, appealing to those looking for a simpler way to enjoy television.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$151.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Risks

Rising content acquisition costs may challenge Philo's low-cost subscription model.

Increased competition from services like Peacock and HBO Max threatens Philo's market share.

Dependence on third-party platforms like Vizio could limit Philo's app availability.

Differentiation

Philo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional cable with over 60 channels.

The service includes unlimited DVR and multi-device streaming, enhancing user flexibility.

Philo's focus on entertainment channels caters to niche content demand.

Upsides

Philo's partnership with Dish Media expands its addressable advertising reach to over 1 million households.

The addition of new channels like Me TV Plus aligns with growing interest in niche content.

Philo's launch on Vizio smart TVs taps into the 80% smart TV household market.

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