IDEA Factory - QA Engineer

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement:

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) seeks a professional who will ensure our products are reliable, functional, and robust through comprehensive testing across UI, API, and AI model behaviors. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards that support our mission-critical educational programs.

The

A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master's in a related field. Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered.

Experience:

3+ years of professional experience.

Required Technical

Skills:

a. Strong experience in software quality assurance with 3+ years professional experienceb. Expertise in test automation frameworks and methodologiesc. Experience testing APIs, web applications, and complex integrated systemsd. Knowledge of AI/ML testing concepts and model validation techniques

Programming Languages & Testing Tools:a. Python (for test automation and AI testing) b. JavaScript/Type Script (for web application testing) c. Testing frameworks:
Selenium, Pytest, Jest, Cypress, Playwrightd. API testing tools:
Postman, REST Assured, Newmane. Performance testing: JMeter, Load Runner, K6f. Test management:
Test Rail, Jira, Azure Test Plansg. AI testing tools:
Great Expectations, MLflow, W&B (Weights & Biases)
Physical Demands:

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.

Preferences:

NALicenses/

Certifications:

NA Additional Job Details Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future

Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of References Best Consideration Date:
February 4, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/AOpen Until Filled:
Yes Other:

As a QA Engineer at xFoundry, you will ensure our products are reliable, functional, and robust through comprehensive testing across UI, API, and AI model behaviors. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards that support our mission-critical educational programs.

Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Testinga. Create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans for complex AI-integrated applicationsb. Develop and document edge case requirements to guide development processesc. Implement and manage test automation frameworks across multiple technology stacksAI Testing & Validationa. Design testing strategies specific to AI/ML model behaviors and outputsb. Validate LLM responses and RAG system accuracyc. Test AI integration points and data flow consistencyd.

Monitor AI model performance and regression testing

Financial Disclosure Required No For  more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .DepartmentENGR-MTECH-IDEA Factory Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $100,000 - $120,000

Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link .Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment…