Senior QA Automation Engineer

LighthouseAI

$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in software QA automation engineering.
  • Proficient with Playwright (TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python); Selenium experience is acceptable.
  • Experienced with Large Language Models (such as Claude or OpenAI APIs) and prompt engineering.
  • Familiar with Linear for agile project management and bug tracking (Jira acceptable).
  • Knowledge in CI/CD and test integration into deployment pipelines.
  • Ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain E2E automation frameworks using Playwright or Selenium.
  • Incorporate AI models like Anthropic Claude into the testing suite for improved automation capabilities.
  • Automate repetitive QA tasks and optimize test coverage using LLM APIs and prompt engineering.
  • Track issues and manage regression suites within Linear for enhanced visibility of product quality.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows for continuous testing.
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and data scientists to identify risks early.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • STD, LTD, Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior QA Automation Engineer to drive our software quality initiatives. This role requires a hands-on leader who can design, implement, and optimize automation frameworks, mentor a team of engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software products in an Agile environment.

This is a full-timeremote position.
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm ET

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end (E2E) automation frameworks using Playwright (or Selenium) to support complex web applications and APIs.
  • AI & LLM Integration: Incorporate Anthropic Claude (or other LLMs) into the test suite to enable advanced capabilities like self-healing scripts, non-deterministic UI validation, and automated test data generation.
  • Workflow Optimization: Leverage prompt engineering and LLM APIs to automate repetitive QA tasks, optimize test coverage, and handle dynamic content validation.
  • Project & Bug Management: Track defects, manage regression suites, and drive sprint tasks within Linear to maintain high visibility of product quality.
  • CI/CD Automation: Integrate automated test execution pipelines into CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) for seamless continuous testing.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with developers, product managers, and data scientists to identify risk early in the product lifecycle and align on validation strategies.


Work Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience: 5+ years of dedicated professional experience in software QA automation engineering.
  • Automation Tools: Proficient with Playwright (TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python); hands-on experience with Selenium is acceptable if accompanied by a strong understanding of modern testing architectures.
  • AI/LLM Competency: Demonstrated experience working with Large Language Models (specifically Claude or OpenAI APIs) and writing effective system prompts for technical use cases.
  • Project Tools: Experience using Linear for agile issue tracking, bug lifecycle management, and sprint planning is highly preferred (Jira experience is acceptable).
  • CI/CD Skills: Practical knowledge of integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines.
  • Agile Mindset: Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative Agile/Scrum development environment.


Other Qualifications:

  • Basic understanding of AI driven QA Approaches.
  • Exposure to self healing Test Automation
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
  • Experience working with team members located in different time zones.


Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • STD, LTD, Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO and Paid Holidays

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