QA Automation Engineer

Ampa, Inc.

• $100K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in QA automation focusing on mobile (Android) and web applications
  • Proficient in automation tools like Appium, Selenium, Detox
  • Strong understanding of test plans, coverage, and reproducibility
  • Highly motivated, resilient, and effective learner
  • Passion for eradicating depression and making a social impact

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain automated end-to-end test suites for mobile and web apps
  • Implement automated regression and smoke tests pre-release and post-deploy
  • Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Bitrise
  • Define test coverage goals and ensure traceability to requirements
  • Validate hardware/software integration in real-world test environments
  • Collaborate with engineers and product managers to identify issues early
  • Perform targeted manual testing for edge cases or complex flows

Benefits

  • Lead development of technologies that transform mental health
  • Experience rapid growth in a startup culture
  • Enjoy a stable product line with startup benefits
  • Receive substantial equity as an early team member
Full Job Description
Role Overview:

We're seeking a QA Automation Engineer to lead and scale test automation for our clinical software platform, which spans Android, web, and backend systems. You'll develop robust automated test suites that ensure our medical devices, mobile apps, and data systems are safe, stable, and ready for deployment in clinical environments. Your work will directly impact patient safety and clinician trust - and will help us scale faster with confidence.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves catching edge cases before they happen, and takes pride in building systems that elevate engineering quality across the team.

Tech Stack:

  • Platforms: Android (React Native), Web (React), Backend (Python)
  • Tools: Appium, Selenium, Detox, Jest, Postman, Pytest, Playwright
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions
  • Cloud: AWS
  • Test Management: TestRail, Jira


Key Responsibilities:

  • Automation Development: Build and maintain end-to-end test suites for mobile and web apps using tools like Appium, Selenium, or Detox
  • Regression & Smoke Testing: Implement automated regression tests that run pre-release and post-deploy
  • CI/CD Integration: Ensure tests are seamlessly integrated into GitHub Actions or Bitrise pipelines
  • Test Strategy: Define test coverage goals, write test plans, and ensure traceability to requirements
  • Device Testing: Validate hardware/software integration in real-world tablet + stimulator test environments
  • Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and product managers to clarify expected behavior and catch issues early
  • Manual QA Support: Occasionally perform targeted manual testing to validate edge cases or hard-to-automate flows


What We're Looking For:

  • Mission Obsessed: Passionate about eradicating depression.
  • Driven: Highly motivated and resilient.
  • Effective: Learns fast, adapts quickly, and consistently delivers results.
  • Automation Experience: 3-5+ years in QA automation with a strong focus on mobile (preferably Android) and web applications
  • Tool Proficiency: Comfortable with frameworks like Appium, Selenium, Detox, or equivalent
  • Process-Oriented: You think in terms of test plans, coverage, and reproducibility


Logistics:

  • Work Mode: In-person
  • Locations: Bay Area
  • Compensation: $100K - $160K • 0.2% - 0.8% Equity
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Visa Sponsorship: Will sponsor TN visa or equivalent. No H1B.

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