
SDET Engineer
Yipitdata • India
Salary: 500 compa
Role & seniority: QA Engineer (mid-senior), fully remote opportunity based in India
Stack / tools: JIRA, DevOps; automated tests with Python and shell; primary testing tools JMeter and Pytest; programming languages: C, C++, Java, Go, Python; basic SQL, Docker, Linux knowledge
Top 3 responsibilities
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Collaborate with engineering and data teams to ensure product quality across lifecycle
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Define testing strategies, design and execute tests (web, API, backend); conduct regression testing during releases
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Identify, document, and track bugs; assist in setting up automated test scripts; address user feedback with Engineering
Must-have skills
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Bachelor’s in CS, EE, or related field; 5–8 years QA experience; Jira proficiency
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Ability to write test scripts and perform functional/ automated QA; strong problem-solving and debugging
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Familiarity with Agile development; effective cross-team communication; proficiency in at least one language (C, C++, Java, Go, Python)
Nice-to-haves
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Knowledge of QA methodologies/tools; Python QA frameworks; stress testing tools; SQL, Docker, Linux basics
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Experience with Pytest, PyTest-based automation, and broader QA toolchain
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Location & work type: India-based, fully remote; standard hours 8:00–17:00 IST
Full Description
About Us
- YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.
- Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world’s top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.
- We operate globally with offices in the US (NYC, Austin, Miami, Mountain View) APAC (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Singapore), and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.
What It’s Like to Work at YipitData
- YipitData isn’t a place for coasting—it’s a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals. From day one, you’ll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers.
Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData
Ownership That Matters: You’ll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes
Rapid Growth: We compress years of learning into months
Merit Over Titles: Trust and responsibility are earned through execution, not tenure
Velocity with Purpose: We move fast, support each other, and aim high—always with purpose and intention Who Thrives Here?
We hire sprinters, not coasters—people who
- Choose growth over comfort
- Lead through challenges
- Are energized by high expectations
- It’s not for everyone, and that’s intentional. If your ambition is matched by your work ethic—and you're hungry for a place where growth, impact, and ownership are the norm—YipitData might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
As Our QA Engineer, You Will
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams to ensure product quality throughout the entire lifecycle, from inception to delivery.
- Understand requirements, define testing strategies, design and execute tests for web, api, backend functions of the software applications.
- Conduct regression testing and participate in release cycles to ensure software stability.
- Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like JIRA, DevOps
- Assist in setting up automated test scripts(python,shell, etc.).
- Work closely with the Engineering team to promptly address user feedback.
- Using Jmeter and Pytest as primary tools
- This is a fully-remote opportunity based in India. Standard work hours are from 8 am to 5 pm IST.
You Are Likely To Succeed If you
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Have 5 - 8 years of experience in QA, familiar with Jira
- Capable of writing test scripts and conducting functional testing for automated QA processes.
- Demonstrating Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Understand engineering best practices and agile development methodologies.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively across teams to achieve shared goals.
Proficient in at least one programming language: C, C++, Java, Go, or Python.
Bonus Points If You
- Are familiar with professional QA methodologies and tools.
- Have a good understanding of QA-related Python.
- Know how to use stress testing tools.
- Possess knowledge of SQL, Docker, Linux basics, and Pytest.
- Feel free to make any additional adjustments if needed!
What We Offer
Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary
- We care about your personal life, and we mean it. We offer flexible work hours, flexible vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more!
- Your growth at YipitData is determined by the impact that you are making, not by tenure, unnecessary facetime, or office politics. Everyone at YipitData is empowered to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust. See more on our high-impact, high-opportunity work environment above!
- The final offer may be determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal team benchmarks.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
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