Fast Facts
Join Learning.com as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, leading efforts to ensure top quality in K-12 educational technology products through effective testing strategies and mentorship in this fully remote role.
Responsibilities: Develop QA standards, execute testing strategies, oversee defect tracking, lead release management, and mentor teams on testing practices.
Skills: Expertise in QA methodologies, automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright), familiarity with CI/CD processes, and strong communication skills.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of QA experience with 3 years in a senior role, and deep understanding of software testing life-cycle practices.
Location: This role is fully remote with occasional travel required.
Compensation: $100000 / Annually
Fast Facts
Join Learning.com as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer and lead the charge in ensuring the highest standards of quality in K-12 educational technology products. This fully remote role involves validating completed work, coordinating releases, and mentoring teams to embrace shared ownership of quality.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing QA standards, executing testing strategies, overseeing defect tracking, leading release management activities, and coaching developers on effective testing practices.
Skills: Required skills include expertise in QA methodologies, automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright), familiarity with CI/CD processes, strong communication skills, and curiosity about emerging technologies such as AI.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of QA experience with 3 years in a senior role, and a deep understanding of software testing life-cycle practices.
Location: This is a fully remote role with occasional travel required.
Compensation: $100000 / Annually
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Fully remote / occasional travel required
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
At Learning.com, we believe that when K-12 students, regardless of their circumstances, develop healthy and proficient relationships with technology, they are better equipped to improve academic outcomes, develop practical life skills, and foster more meaningful connections with others. We accomplish this by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional employees representing different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to empower educators with the confidence, skills, and resources to integrate technology into day-to-day instruction, showcasing the power and the guardrails of safe technology use for students’ creation and consumption.
Serving millions of students across the US and around the world since 1999, Learning.com delivers engaging and effective lessons, professional development and an easy-to-use K-12 platform that adapts to meet the unique needs of students and educators in developing digital citizenship, computer science, coding, artificial intelligence, and fundamental digital skills.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior QA Engineer leads Learning.com’s quality assurance and release management efforts, ensuring that every product release meets the highest standards of reliability, functionality, and user experience. This role owns the process of validating completed work, tracking version readiness, and coordinating production releases. Working closely with engineering, product, and IT, the Senior QA Engineer ensures that quality is built into each stage of development rather than verified at the end.
In addition to managing production releases, this role sets QA strategy, designs and executes testing frameworks, and mentors engineers in effective testing practices that promote shared ownership of quality. The Senior QA Engineer also explores emerging tools and AI-powered solutions to increase test coverage, accelerate feedback cycles, and enhance release confidence. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement.
SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THIS ROLE
- A passion for helping students build healthy and proficient relationships with technology
- A mindset that is hungry, humble, and people smart
- Comfort operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment marked by change and innovation
- A respectful, compassionate approach when working with colleagues, customers, and partners
- Willingness to collaborate, offer constructive feedback, and actively seek learning opportunities
- Curiosity about artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop, implement, and maintain consistent QA and release management standards and procedures
- Define and execute testing strategies to identify, document, and verify functionality
- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks to enhance efficiency, reliability, and test coverage
- Manage defect tracking and resolution to ensure clear communication and timely closure
- Lead release management activities, coordinating readiness across teams, validating completed work, documenting released changes, and executing final deployments
- Research, pilot, and implement automation and AI-driven QA tools to improve accuracy and reduce cycle time
- Coach developers on effective testing strategies, helping them validate code quality before submission to foster shared ownership of quality
- Provide oversight and coaching for contracted QA team members on a per-project basis, ensuring consistent standards and a collaborative testing culture
- Track, analyze, and report on key QA and release metrics such as defect escape rate, test coverage, and cycle time to support continuous improvement and accountability
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead QA role
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and frameworks, including automated testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Postman
- Familiarity with version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and related tools to collaborate effectively with DevOps teams
- Deep understanding of software development processes and how to embed testing throughout the lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Familiarity with accessibility testing and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence peers in remote, cross-functional teams
- Curiosity and experience leveraging AI or other automation to enhance testing and release efficiency
Reports to: VP, Engineering & IT
Department: Engineering
Status: Regular, Full-time Exempt. Must be available to work Wednesday evenings, approximately 4pm-6pm Pacific Standard Time as part of the release process
Supervisory Responsibilities: Individual Contributor
Salary Range: $100K+, commensurate with experience and qualifications
WE CARE ABOUT YOU
We work hard to create a culture where we take care of ourselves and each other. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their unique personalities and skills to work every single day. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes but is not limited to medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k plan with matching, Long and Short-term disability and Life insurance, EAP, Flexible Spending & Health Savings accounts, and health, wellness, and professional development benefits.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is primarily performed in a remote office environment and typically involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The role requires frequent communication with colleagues and others, which involves the ability to exchange information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. It may also include repetitive motion activities such as typing and using a mouse, occasional movement within the workspace to access materials or equipment, and sufficient visual acuity to perform computer work and read printed or digital documents. Learning.com is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Learning.com is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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