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

Seekr is a leader in explainable and trustworthy artificial intelligence designed to power mission-critical decisions in enterprises, government, and regulated industries. Seekr Flow™, our end-to-end AI platform, provides secure, auditable AI solutions tailored to sectors where transparency, accuracy, and compliance are paramount.

• 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.
• Competitive Total Rewards: A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth.
• 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.
• Parental Leave: Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child.