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Associate Quality Engineer (IC1)

Classlink Inc
Remote, USA
Full-time
Entry · 0+ years experience
Remote
USD 75000-85000 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago
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AI-Enabled Quality Engineering & Technical Excellence

Execute manual and automated testing activities to validate product functionality, quality, and release readiness.

Develop and maintain test cases, test collections, automated tests, and test data that provide appropriate coverage for assigned features.

Utilize AI-assisted testing tools to improve testing efficiency, documentation quality, and test artifact generation while exercising sound engineering judgment to validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and completeness.

Apply established quality engineering practices, responsible AI validation principles, and testing standards to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality software.

Accountability & Results

Support the implementation of testing strategies that validate functional, integration, acceptance, smoke, regression, API, end-to-end, and non-functional requirements for assigned products and features.

Execute automated and manual test suites that improve release confidence and verify application quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Assist engineering teams in reproducing, analyzing, and troubleshooting software defects while supporting timely resolution and release readiness.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to test automation, CI/CD quality gates, and engineering workflows that improve testing efficiency and release quality.

Maintain technical documentation, test assets, quality metrics, and reusable testing components that support consistent quality engineering practices.

Develop proficiency in modern testing frameworks, AI-enabled testing capabilities, observability concepts, and quality engineering methodologies through hands-on application and continuous learning.

Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, automation, defect prevention, and overall product quality through continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Developer Experience, Infrastructure, and fellow Quality Engineers to identify quality risks early in the development lifecycle.

Participate in Agile ceremonies while communicating testing progress, quality concerns, release readiness, and technical recommendations.

Participate in design discussions, code reviews for testability, and quality planning activities to promote shift-left quality practices.

Actively seek feedback, share technical knowledge, and collaborate with teammates to strengthen quality engineering practices and continuously improve product quality.

This role is 100% remote eligible, with quarterly strategy meetings that are in-person.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 0–2 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, quality engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Foundational understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile development practices.
  • Familiarity with manual testing techniques and an interest in automated testing and quality engineering.
  • Basic knowledge of automated testing frameworks, scripting languages, or programming fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools, AI-enabled development workflows, or generative AI technologies used to support software engineering.
  • Basic understanding of APIs, web applications, and modern software architectures.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively on Agile teams.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Internship, academic project, or hands-on experience in software testing orautomation.
  • Basic programming or scripting experience (JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, or similar).
  • Exposure to Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
  • Familiarity with Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar engineering tools.
  • Exposure to AI-assisted testing, prompt engineering, or intelligent test generation.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off : 4+ weeks of vacation and 13+ paid holidays
  • Parental Leave : 12 weeks fully paid for all parents
  • Retirement : 401(k) with 0.5:1 company match
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Insurance : Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability, plus voluntary options including supplemental life, accident, and pet insurance

Perks

  • Volunteer Time Off: Give back through ClassLink Cares paid volunteer days
  • Lifelong Learning: Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Growth & Development: Coaching and internal programs to support career and personal growth
  • Supportive Culture: A workplace that values curiosity, compassion, and continuous learning
  • Connection & Community: Annual company retreats and team events with bright, fun coworkers
  • At ClassLink, we believe the best ideas come from bringing together diverse perspectives. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
  • ClassLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
  • ClassLink is powered by passionate people dedicated to improving learning in classrooms everywhere. We do this by creating and delivering great products and having fun along the way. Learn more about us at www.classlink.com .

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