Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Software Quality Engineer for a
contract assignment with one of our premier
SaaS clients in Seattle, WA. This is a hybrid role.
Responsibilities :
- Own end-to-end quality for effects and transitions in Premiere Pro
- Design and maintain comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans for your areas, including functional, regression, and performance coverage for both first-party and third-party effects/plugins
- Develop and execute manual and automated tests to validate rendering correctness (visual artifacts, frame accuracy, temporal glitches) and catch regressions early in the development cycle
- Define and run repeatable performance and reliability benchmarks (FPS, scrubbing responsiveness, render/export times, stability under heavy timelines) and track these metrics over time.
- Collaborate with third-party plugin vendors and internal teams to validate compatibility, diagnose integration issues, and ensure a high-quality end-to-end user experience.
- Represent the customer perspective in planning, design reviews, and release decisions, clearly communicating quality and performance risks to stakeholders and leadership.
Required Skills :
- 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering or Software Engineering in Test, including significant time on complex desktop products.
- Strong background testing professional video or media applications (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, Resolve, Avid, Final Cut Pro), with deep familiarity with NLE editing workflows.
- Expert-level hands-on experience using Premiere Pro (or similar NLE) for timeline editing, effects, transitions, and export workflows in real production-style projects.
- Proven expertise in validating visual quality for effects and transitions (artifacts, blending/compositing issues, temporal glitches, frame accuracy) across both first-party and third-party plugins.
- Demonstrated experience in performance and reliability testing for media applications: playback FPS, scrubbing responsiveness, render/export performance, and stability under heavy, complex projects.
- Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and plans for large, multi-feature areas, including functional, regression, and performance coverage.
- Solid experience with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python/JavaScript or similar) to build or extend test harnesses, automate scenarios, and analyze logs/metrics.
- Track record of driving issues from discovery to closure: excellent defect isolation, clear reproduction steps, high-quality bug reports, and effective collaboration with developers and PMs
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical issues, trade-offs, and risks to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
- Previous experience with GPU related testing would be preferred.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at
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SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company
to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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