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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Software Engineer - **Company:** Sightlines, LLC - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Video Editing, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Network Server, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a9b998dfdc7ea2d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Quality assurance within IT?, * Bachelor's degree in software, engineering, computer science, or another related field. * 2+years of demonstrated experience working in software quality assurance. * Experience manual testing and verification of tickets, preferably in Jira. * Experience working in C/C++ and Python on embedded systems. * Familiarity with industry best practices such as revision control and software testing. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Mustbe authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. * Beneficial Experience: + Experience managing network infrastructure, servers, and virtual machines. + Experience working with CI/CD platforms like Jenkins. + Experience working with NVIDIA Jetson systems. + Experience with basic video processing fundamentals. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Apply Expertise in Technology Complies with policies on acceptable use of technology; Applies knowledge of computer skills to perform the job successfully; Displays the ability to learn new computer skills. Strategic Thinking Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organizations' strengths and weaknesses. Analyzes market and competition to identify external threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Business Acumen Ability to connect people with strategies for operational and financial outcomes. Learn & Research Demonstrates the understanding of newly presented information and retention for future applications. Math Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reliability Good attendance; Balances professional and personal commitments effectively; Delivers work product on time and within the assigned parameters of the task. Cultural Awareness Awareness to think and act in intercultural environments appropriately; Respecting the diverse backgrounds of the people around them. Gives & Receives Feedback Articulates positive and constructive feedback appropriately; Gives recognition to a job well done; Upholds accountability; Accepts feedback from all employees. Communication & Collaboration Works effectively within a team; Shares information and acknowledges others' efforts; Helps others when workloads are high; Keeps team and supervisor information of tasks. Analytical Synthetizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data Innovation Generates creative and original ideas of approaches; Seeks to improve performance; Proactive to identify and create new opportunities. Physical Demands: This role requires standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; communicating in person and by phone; using hands to operate objects or controls; and reaching with hands and arms. Occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and focus adjustment are also needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description The Software Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for implementation, execution, and management of automated QA tests. This role also includes a wide range of manual testing and ticket verification. This role supports our engineering and manufacturing operations and is not a web developer position. * Write and maintain tests with a continuous improvement mindset using C++ and/or Python. * Constantly seek ways to improve process efficiencies through creative automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash, CMD) * Work with SQA and Software Engineering to define, design, build or modify test automation. * Active participant in implementing, executing, and managing the software release process. * Monitor daily software QA CI/CD processes - Communicate status with manager and team members. * Hands-on interaction with a wide variety of embedded systems and electronic components. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [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) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)