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QA Automation Engineer (contract)

Checksum

Checksum

Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 31, 2025
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This range is provided by Checksum.ai. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $40.00/hr

This is an on-site position based in our San Francisco office 4-5x a week.

Why Join Checksum?

  • Explosive Growth – 100% ARR growth in the last six months, selling into a booming market.
  • Cutting-Edge AI – Work on leading engineering teams adopting AI/ML-driven DevOps solutions.
  • High Impact – Work directly with our co-founders and engineers to shape the product.
  • Well-Funded & Backed by Experts – Supported by Super{Set}, a top-tier startup studio with multiple successful exits.

What You'll Do

  • Write clear, concise, and well-structured automated test scripts that cover a wide range of scenarios and edge cases.
  • Integrate AI models into your day-to-day workflow.
  • Execute automated tests regularly and analyze test results to identify and report defects.
  • Collaborate with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues found during testing.
  • Maintain and update test reports and metrics to track the effectiveness of test automation efforts.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of QA processes and documentation.
  • Work closely with Checksum co-founders and other engineers to ensure the smooth integration of automated tests into the software development lifecycle.

Who You Are

  • 1+ years of experience with Playwright, Cypress, or other web automation frameworks, or a strong background in frontend development.
  • A proactive approach and a drive to make an impact.
  • Experience with AI models and integrating them into your workflow.
  • Excited to work in an early-stage, fast-paced environment where playbooks are still being built.
  • Excited about the opportunity to collaborate with external customers and manage client relationships.
  • Ability to come into the SF Office 4-5 days a week.

What We Offer

  • Catered lunch 3 days a week in our San Francisco office (hybrid flexibility available).
  • A fast-moving, collaborative team that values execution over ego.
  • A strategic role in shaping the growth trajectory of a cutting-edge AI startup.
  • Hands-on collaboration with our co-founders and leadership.

Join us in shaping the future of AI-powered software testing! If you're a hard-working and curious engineer who is ready to dive into the work of QA, work closely with founders, and help build a world-class product, we want to hear from you.

Apply today!

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