Staff Software QA Engineer

Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and molecular science, Carbon is committed to delivering on the promise of 3D printing, enabling commercial customers to go beyond basic prototyping to producing products with real-world applications. With our cutting-edge technology, we are seeing customers innovate and manufacture parts with unmatched reliability, speed, and quality.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team, working with experts in 3D geometry, web technologies, cloud infrastructure, low-level systems, and everything in between. We’ve had fun team activities where we’ve escaped rooms (real and virtual), done arts and crafts, played games, and cooked delicious food. We also have a variety of employee-started communities at Carbon: cooking, running, yoga, gaming, resource groups, and many more that you can participate in. There are also opportunities where you can start your own!

As a Staff Software QA Engineer, you will be leading testing for our most critical products, which include our printers, automation software, and web applications. You will play an essential role in validating Carbon software and upholding quality throughout the product life cycle. If you are passionate about quality and are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve testing and development processes, this role is perfect for you!

*This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in office for at least three days a week (required: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

You will...

• Own the validation strategy and test plan execution around new software features and products by collaborating with developers, designers, and product managers
• Be a champion for software quality and lead other QA team members to improve testing and development processes
• Help with regression testing, with an emphasis on reducing manual testing in favor of more automated testing
• Develop deep expertise in the team’s projects and systems in order to play a central role in risk assessment and prioritization decisions
• Investigate and troubleshoot customer issues while ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the process

You have...

• Proven skills in hands-on testing and finding ways to break products
• 5+ years experience with software testing in at least one of the following areas - Linux/Ubuntu servers, API/automation software, rich user interfaces, or device software.
• Automation infrastructure and scripting experience (we use Python and Javascript!), as well as being an expert in writing automated test cases
• Expertise in developing test plans and test cases, assessing risk, and filing bugs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective program management skills to be able to follow through on issues and track progress across multiple teams
• Experience debugging and deep-diving into issues
• An incredibly methodical and detail-oriented mindset

Big plus(!) if you have...

• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ years experience in IoT/device testing
• Experience with a logging analytics platform (we use Splunk!)
• Experience with UI automation (we use Playwright!)
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. The compensation bracket for this position is $152,800 - $229,200 per year taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role. 

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs.