Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Company: webAI
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role: As a Senior QA Automation Engineer at webAI, you
will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our
automated testing infrastructure. You’ll take a proactive role in
improving product quality, setting testing standards, and mentoring
others on automation best practices. You’ll work cross-functionally
with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high
confidence in every release of our distributed AI platform. This is
a highly technical, hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in
fast-paced environments, takes ownership of quality initiatives,
and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges with a test-first
mindset. Key Responsibilities: AI-Enhanced Automation: Build,
maintain, and optimize end-to-end test suites using AI tools to
reduce flakiness and accelerate development. Generative AI &
Simulation: Use AI tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to generate
test cases and leverage LLMs to simulate complex user behaviors.
Intelligent Testing & Reporting: Implement AI-driven static
analysis, anomaly detection, and automated defect triage within
CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with product owners, developers, and
data engineers to define and implement comprehensive AI-first test
strategies and plans that align with business requirements and
project goals Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution
using tools like Jira Develop and maintain QA documentation,
including test plans, test cases, and test data Contribute to
overall quality initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and
proposing automation-based solutions Monitor product quality
metrics and proactively suggest process improvements Ensure testing
of AI models and edge-deployed systems aligns with privacy and
performance expectations Mentor junior QA engineers, conduct code
reviews, and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and best
practices across the engineering teams Collaborate with remote QA
team Required Skills & Qualifications: • Experience: 4–6 years in
QA with 2 years specifically focusing on AI/ML applications in test
automation. • AI/Technical Skills: Proficiency with tools like
Cursor, Copilot, and Testim, alongside coding skills (Python,
JavaScript, or Java). • Frameworks & DevOps: Strong experience with
Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub
Actions). • AI Understanding: Ability to validate AI-driven
features and interpret model outputs. • Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field •
Expertise in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g.,
Python, Go, JavaScript) • Deep experience with automation tools
like Selenium, Playwright, or similar frameworks • Strong
understanding of CI/CD tooling (e.g., Gitlab runners, Jenkins,
GitHub Actions) and version control systems (e.g., Git) •
Proficiency in API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Postman,
REST-assured, Swagger) • Experience testing cloud-based or
distributed systems • Excellent problem-solving skills and a
detail-oriented, analytical approach Preferred Qualifications:
Experience automating tests for distributed systems, edge
computing, or AI/ML workflows Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or
other container/orchestration technologies Experience with
performance, load, or security testing Experience with configuring
gitLab runners Background in startup environments or agile product
teams webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age,
ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in
all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training,
compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational
programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to
provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have
protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws,
regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.
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