Senior QA Automation Engineer Agile / Selenium / Automotive Systems

Compensation & Location:

• Location: Onsite in Torrance, CA
• Pay Range: $50.00 $57.00 per hour, based on experience and internal equity
• Schedule: Full-time, contract; long-term multi-year opportunity
• Work Type: Onsite 5 days in office
• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education

You must be willing to work onsite in Torrance, CA

Sponsorship is available for this role

ONLY W2 NO CORP to CORP NO 3rd Parties

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in software testing, test automation, and Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will take on both strategic planning and hands-on execution responsibilities, leading QA efforts across multiple projects while mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate will have 7 10 years of QA experience, with strong leadership skills, automation expertise (Selenium, JUnit, scripting languages), and preferably automotive industry testing experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Planning

• Define quality standards, metrics, and test strategies (manual + automation).
• Participate in sprint planning to ensure QA coverage.
• Identify risks and create mitigation strategies.

Execution

• Write and review test cases, scripts, and automation frameworks.
• Conduct functional, performance, stress, and acceptance testing.
• Track and report defects, ensuring resolution.
• Build and maintain automated test suites.

Collaboration & Communication

• Attend daily standups, reporting QA status and blockers.
• Update stakeholders on progress, quality metrics, and risks.
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and enhance QA tools, methodologies, and processes.
• Mentor junior QA engineers to build a culture of quality.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7 10 years of hands-on experience in QA and software testing (with leadership responsibilities).
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Proficiency with test automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Java).
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder presentations.
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience testing automotive software systems (embedded systems, infotainment).
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE).
• 3+ years of Big 4 consulting experience is preferred.
• Stable work history with large enterprise organizations.