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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software QA Engineer - **Company:** Veracyte, Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $88,000.0 - $112,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Data Integrity, Distributed Systems, Scrum Methodology, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, Backend, Integration Tests, Information Technology, GXP - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3f607fe304e309a ## About the Role You are a thoughtful, detail-oriented QA professional who cares deeply about software quality and user experience. You enjoy partnering with others, asking good questions, and improving how teams build and deliver software. You're comfortable learning new systems and are motivated by making an impact, even when requirements or paths forward are evolving., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * 5+ yrs experience in software quality assurance, software testing, ideally LIMS and/or Salesforce * Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and current QA methodologies * Hands-on experience designing and executing test cases and documenting test results * Experience using defect tracking and test management tools * Familiarity with agile development environments and cross-functional collaboration * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills * Exposure and understanding of regulated environments e.g. GxP, GLP, GCP, CLIA, CAP, and data integrity frameworks., * Experience contributing to test automation frameworks or automated test suites * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practices * Experience testing cloud-based, data-driven, or distributed systems * Exposure to regulated environments e.g. GxP, GLP, GCP, CLIA, CAP, and data integrity frameworks. * Ability to proactively identify gaps in quality processes and suggest improvements * Curiosity and willingness to grow technical depth over time, even if you don't meet every requirement today ## Description The Software QA Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software that supports critical business and scientific outcomes. This role partners closely with software engineering, product management, and cross-functional stakeholders to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle. You will contribute hands-on testing expertise while helping advance scalable, risk-based quality practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment., * Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for complex software systems * Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and integration testing across web, backend, and platform components * Collaborate with product and engineering teams to review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria with a quality-first mindset * Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution, ensuring clear and actionable communication * Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to continuously improve quality outcomes * Support software releases by validating readiness and assessing risk * Apply risk-based thinking to testing activities and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions * Champion quality best practices and help evolve team standards, tools, and processes * Work effectively in a distributed environment while maintaining strong communication and accountability ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Self-service Quality: QA Without QA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100184-self-service-quality-qa-without-qa) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)