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inKind • Austin, Texas, United States
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 / year
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer, Automation & AI (5+ years combined automation and manual testing; hands-on, engineering-focused)
Stack/tools: TypeScript/Java/Python/JavaScript; Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO, Appium; CI/CD pipelines; AI-powered testing tools; experience in fast-paced startup environments
Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing; integrate automated suites into CI/CD
Conduct manual, functional, regression, and exploratory testing; identify edge cases and validate risk-based priorities
Define testing strategies with engineering/product teams; advocate for quality and drive continuous improvement across frameworks and processes
5+ years in automation and manual testing; strong programming fundamentals
Proficiency in at least one language (TypeScript, Java, Python, or JavaScript)
Experience with automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO, or Appium)
Solid manual testing, exploratory techniques, risk-based testing; ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience in fast-paced startup or agile environments; interest in AI-powered testing
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Cloud familiarity (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Data-driven testing or analytics pipeline validation
Open-source contributions or maintainable test-code development
Location & work type: Austin,
Job Title: Quality Engineer, Automation & AI
The Quality Engineer, Automation & AI at inKind plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of the applications that power seamless dining experiences for our restaurant partners and their guests. You'll design automation frameworks, perform exploratory testing, and help shape the future of quality engineering at inKind.
This is a hands-on, engineering-focused role that blends automation, manual testing, and modern AI-powered testing approaches. You'll work closely with product and engineering teams to identify risks early, build high-quality systems, and elevate the entire QA function. As part of a fast-moving dev environment, you'll be encouraged to think beyond traditional QA boundaries and contribute to broader product and engineering goals.
Technically Fluent: You have strong programming fundamentals and can build robust automation with modern tooling
Curious & Exploratory: You dig deep to uncover edge cases and understand how systems behave under real-world conditions
AI-Inspired: You're excited to explore Generative AI and AI-powered testing tools to improve efficiency and coverage
Quality-Focused: You balance automation with hands-on testing, choosing the right approach for the problem
Startup-Minded: You adapt quickly, work autonomously, and thrive in an environment where quality ownership is shared across teams
Collaborative & Clear: You partner closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver exceptional user experiences
Test Automation & Engineering
Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing Implement automated suites that integrate into CI/CD pipelines and improve release confidence Leverage AI- and ML-powered testing tools to enhance coverage, speed, and overall QA intelligence
Manual & Exploratory Testing
Conduct hands-on functional, regression, and exploratory testing across inKind's apps and platform Identify edge cases, user experience gaps, and defects through deep investigative testing Apply risk-based testing practices to prioritize where time and focus matter most
Quality Leadership & Collaboration
Partner with engineering and product teams to define testing strategies throughout the development lifecycle Advocate for quality by raising risks early, validating requirements, and improving testability Take ownership of quality outcomes, proactively identifying gaps and guiding continuous improvement efforts
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Experiment with Generative AI tools to enhance efficiency and expand automation coverage Drive improvements to test frameworks, tooling, and processes across engineering teams Contribute ideas that impact product functionality, reliability, and customer experience, not just QA processes
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of combined automation and manual testing experience
Proficiency in at least one programming language: TypeScript, Java, Python, or JavaScript Experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO, or Appium Strong understanding of manual testing, exploratory techniques, and risk-based testing Experience working in fast-paced startup or agile environments Interest in or experience with AI-powered and Generative AI testing tools Strong problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindset Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and contribute beyond traditional QA responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Experience with data-driven testing or validating analytics pipelines Contributions to open-source testing tools or personal engineering projects Ability to write maintainable test code that supports long-term scalability
Generous PTO and company holiday policy + company paid Short Term Disability 100% employer covered health and dental insurance for our direct employees (a set plan is covered, with higher tier healthcare coverage available at employee's additional cost; dependent coverage is at employee's cost); vision plan available at employee's additional cost Child Care Benefits and generous parental leave Dog-friendly workspace in a secure building with great views of downtown Austin Daily lunches and snacks for in-office team members
$110,000 - $130,000, DOE
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