Manual QA Engineer

Manual QA Engineer – About the Opportunity

Seekr builds trust into every stage of the AI lifecycle providing a complete platform to build, train, validate, securely deploy, and monitor transparent generative AI applications and agents. We are looking for a detail-driven Manual QA Engineer to join our QA Engineering team and help deliver world‑class, reliable AI technologies. You will partner with a cross‑functional engineering team to drive software quality across Seekr's product suite, with direct exposure to modern agentic AI tooling from day one.

• Test design & execution: Design, author, and execute functional test cases, test suites, and test plans for UI and API surfaces using Test Rail (including MCP server + Claude AI integration)
• API testing: Perform manual API testing across new and existing endpoints; build and maintain Postman collections to validate REST and service‑layer behavior
• UI & content validation: Validate UI functionality and content/data integrity for the Seekr Flow platform; perform peer review and approval of test cases
• Defect management: Use JIRA daily to review Epics and Stories, log new defects, update existing defects with verification details, and track release readiness
• Stakeholder communication: Deliver clear, concise execution status updates to stakeholders via email and Slack; contribute to regression testing efforts and release validation cycles
• Requirements analysis: Analyze requirements for ambiguity and testability; contribute to process improvement across software development and systems integration workflows

• Up to 4 years of experience as a Software QA / Test Engineer with a strong focus on manual testing
• Hands‑on experience designing and executing test cases, test suites and test plans for both UI and API layers
• Proficiency with a test case management system (Test Rail preferred) and API testing tools (Postman preferred)
• Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
• Ability to analyze requirements for ambiguity and testability gaps
• Proven ability to communicate technical defects and test results clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and effective in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong collaborative instincts; comfortable working across multiple technical and business teams
• Reside near Austin, TX or Reston, VA and able to work 3 days per week in office

• Experience working with or testing AI/ML systems, LLM‑powered products, or generative AI platforms
• Familiarity with agentic AI tools and the practical use of Claude Code, Claude AI, MCP server integrations, or similar
• Experience testing or consuming SDK‑based tools
• Experience testing in dynamic data environments with variable or AI‑generated outputs
• Elementary Python scripting ability (reading/writing basic test scripts)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

• Meaningful Mission & Impact: Work with a deeply talented, collaborative team solving some of the toughest AI challenges that matter.
• Equity Ownership – RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr’s long‑term success and growth.
• Time Off That Respects Real Life: Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge.
• Work Your Way – A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX, plus remote options and flexible working hours.
• Competitive Total Rewards – A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one—for you and your family.
• Parental Leave – Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.