Software Quality Engineer - Seattle, WA

NextDeavor, Inc.
Seattle, United States of America
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 168K

Job location

Seattle, United States of America

Tech stack

C
Java
JavaScript
Microsoft Windows
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
Automation of Tests
Software Quality
Python
Open Source Technology
Software Reliability Testing
TypeScript
Web Applications
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Media Technology
Avid Media Composer
Bug Reporting
Information Technology
Programming Languages

Job description

  • Create automation scripts and tests that can be run within the existing automation system
  • Test features related to playback and export performance
  • Test features on Windows and Mac platforms
  • Work on ensuring the highest quality, performance and scalability
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Strong background testing professional video or media applications (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, Resolve, Avid, Final Cut Pro), with deep familiarity with NLE editing workflows.
  • Expert-level hands-on experience using Premiere Pro (or similar NLE) for timeline editing, effects, transitions, and export workflows in real production-style projects.
  • Proven expertise in validating visual quality for effects and transitions (artifacts, blending/compositing issues, temporal glitches, frame accuracy) across both first-party and third-party plugins.
  • Demonstrated experience in performance and reliability testing for media applications: playback FPS, scrubbing responsiveness, render/export performance, and stability under heavy, complex projects.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and plans for large, multi-feature areas, including functional, regression, and performance coverage.
  • Solid experience with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python/JavaScript or similar) to build or extend test harnesses, automate scenarios, and analyze logs/metrics.
  • Track record of driving issues from discovery to closure: excellent defect isolation, clear reproduction steps, high-quality bug reports, and effective collaboration with developers and PMs
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical issues, trade-offs, and risks to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Previous experience with GPU related testing would be preferred.

Benefits & conditions

12+ Months W2 Contract Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Benefits You'll Love:

  • NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
  • Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
  • Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
  • Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation

About the company

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