QA Analyst III

Start/End Dates: 8/31/2026 - 5/30/2027
Tax Work Location: US - CA - Menlo Park 
Job Title: Quality Assurance - QA Analyst III

Must-Have Skills:
1. Manual + automation QA (technical; can read/debug code)
2. UI + API test automation (API automation required)
3. AI feature testing (non-deterministic outputs) + adaptability
4. Social app / consumer app QA experience (feeds, sharing, creation flows)
5. Comfort coordinating with offshore/global teams (flexible hours/collab)
6. Dashboarding / quality metrics experience

Job Description:
Onsite at MPK - hybrid 3 days (specific days in the office are subject to change)
As an QA Contractor, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality by executing and improving test processes, collaborating with engineering and QA leads, and supporting the delivery of high-quality features. This role is designed for individuals who can operate independently, contribute to test strategy, and take ownership of execution within defined scopes.

Responsibilities:
- Execute manual and automated test cases for new and existing features.
- Reproduce, document, and triage bugs; work closely with engineering to drive resolution.
- Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans.
- Support QA leads in driving test strategy and test plan creation.
- Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress.
- Conduct Product Audits with QA leads'' guidance to analyze/improve QA test coverage.
- Conduct Bug Audits with QA leads'' guidance to analyze/identify product areas that need improvement.
- Provide Release readiness support for Medium/small-size features.
- Lead test execution for small to medium-sized projects or features.
- Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads.
- Work onsite as needed to collaborate directly with engineering and QA teams, ensuring product rigor.
- Support stealth projects which require a higher level of diligence in execution.
- Run and lead innovative testing techniques like benchmarking testing, battery testing,

Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field.
- UI + API test automation (API automation required) Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience writing and executing test cases and test plans.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus.
- Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in with python, javascript, SQL