QA Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Nicasio, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3+ years in QA engineering, SDET, or DevOps test automation roles
Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Git workflows
Strong scripting and test development skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
Experience designing and executing automated tests using tools such as PyTest, Golang Test, GTest, or custom scripts
Familiarity with containerized and distributed systems, especially in media production environments
Ability to validate technical media asset outputs (e.g., WAV/MXF/MOV integrity, metadata conformity, latency thresholds, multichannel routing)
Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with media and post-production workflows, especially Avid Pro Tools, FFMPEG, and audio/video transcoding systems
Exposure to test automation in cloud-based or hybrid infrastructures (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with networking protocols, file transport validation, or REST/gRPC testing
Prior experience building test infrastructure for enterprise SaaS products
Knowledge of industry media standards (MXF, ADM BWAV, TTML, Dolby Atmos, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain automated test pipelines integrated into GitLab CI/CD
Author and maintain unit, integration, and system-level test suites across microservices and client-facing applications
Analyze and validate complex media outputs (e.g., audio renders, session metadata, container integrity) to meet professional audio standards
Collaborate closely with DevOps, software engineering, and infrastructure teams to ensure test coverage across backend, frontend, and infrastructure components
Build custom tooling and test harnesses to validate performance, concurrency, and edge cases in media and networking workflows
Monitor and report on test results, coverage gaps, and regressions through dashboards and automated reporting
Participate in code reviews and contribute to quality and testability improvements across the codebase
Maintain knowledge of the latest testing strategies, automation frameworks, and media validation tools

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GitLab CI/CDAutomated TestingUnit TestingIntegration TestingSystem TestingMicroservicesAudio ValidationMetadata ValidationContainer IntegrityDevOpsPerformance TestingConcurrency TestingCode Review

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this QA Engineer role remote or hybrid?

This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days onsite at the Nicasio office and occasional work from home.

What is the salary range for this QA Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the QA Engineer role?

Required skills include proficiency with GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Git workflows; strong scripting in Python, Bash, or similar; experience with automated testing tools like PyTest, Golang Test, or GTest; and familiarity with containerized systems and media validation.

What does the team structure look like for this QA Engineer position?

You'll collaborate closely with DevOps, software engineering, and infrastructure teams to ensure test coverage across backend, frontend, and infrastructure components.

What makes a strong candidate for this QA Engineer role?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, 3+ years in QA engineering or test automation, proficiency in GitLab CI/CD and scripting, plus experience with media validation and Agile methodologies; preferred experience includes Avid Pro Tools and FFMPEG.