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Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listing for: Antler
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Testing, Senior Developer, Software Engineer, DevOps
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

You will be a technical expert in test automation, working independently on complex testing challenges. You will build sophisticated automation solutions, mentor team members, and serve as a technical resource for quality engineering. You will continue hands on test execution while taking on more complex scenarios and driving automation excellence.

What You'll Do
  • Design and develop robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend testing with a focus on scalability and reusability.
  • Own automation for complex, cross-system features requiring advanced technical solutions.
  • Optimize and maintain CI/CD test pipelines for reliability, speed, and coverage.
  • Debug and resolve complex test failures and framework issues independently.
  • Build reusable test utilities and libraries to improve team efficiency.
  • Handle complex integration testing across multiple systems and third-party services.
  • Design and implement comprehensive test cases for complex features.
  • Perform manual testing for critical scenarios and exploratory testing.
  • Execute regression testing and manage defect lifecycle.
  • Support production issues investigation and validation.
Design & Technical Planning
  • Define test approach and strategy for complex features and technical initiatives.
  • Conduct a thorough technical analysis of requirements to identify edge cases, dependencies, and quality risks.
  • Evaluate and recommend testing tools through POCs and technical assessments.
  • Provide technical input in architecture and design reviews to ensure testability.
  • Perform detailed root cause analysis of critical defects and production issues.
Mentorship & Technical Guidance
  • Mentor junior QA engineers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and technical coaching.
  • Lead knowledge-sharing sessions on advanced testing topics and tools.
  • Set the standard for automation code quality and testing best practices.
  • Guide the team on complex technical problems and debugging approaches.
  • Collaborate closely with senior developers on quality and testability improvements.
Collaboration & Quality Advocacy
  • Work independently with minimal supervision on high-complexity testing efforts.
  • Collaborate closely with developers and product managers throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Proactively identify and drive process improvements within the testing workflow.
  • Contribute to internal documentation and testing guidelines.
  • Stay current with industry trends and bring new ideas to the team.
What we are looking for
  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related subject
  • 5-8 years+ and above work experience in automated testing for UI(Android, iOS, and Web) or API using JavaScript, Python, or Java, JavaScript is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
  • Strong knowledge of writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
  • Hands‑on experience with automated testing tools, e.g., Cypress, Appium, Selenium, or Pytest.
  • Passionate about writing testing cases and learning new technologies
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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