Quality Engineer, Automation & AI at inKind

Job Title: Quality Engineer Automation & AIRole Summary:The Quality Engineer Automation & AI at inKind plays a critical role in ensuring the quality performance and reliability of the applications that power seamless dining experiences for our restaurant partners and their guests. Youll design automation frameworks perform exploratory testing and help shape the future of quality engineering at inKind.This is a hands-on engineering-focused role that blends automation manual testing and modern AI-powered testing approaches. Youll work closely with product and engineering teams to identify risks early build high-quality systems and elevate the entire QA function. As part of a fast-moving dev environment youll be encouraged to think beyond traditional QA boundaries and contribute to broader product and engineering goals.Who You Are:Technically Fluent: You have strong programming fundamentals and can build robust automation with modern toolingCurious & Exploratory: You dig deep to uncover edge cases and understand how systems behave under real-world conditionsAI-Inspired: Youre excited to explore Generative AI and AI-powered testing tools to improve efficiency and coverageQuality-Focused: You balance automation with hands-on testing choosing the right approach for the problemStartup-Minded: You adapt quickly work autonomously and thrive in an environment where quality ownership is shared across teamsCollaborative & Clear: You partner closely with engineering product and business stakeholders to deliver exceptional user experiencesResponsibilities:Test Automation & EngineeringDesign build and maintain scalable reusable automation frameworks for web mobile and API testingImplement automated suites that integrate into CI/CD pipelines and improve release confidenceLeverage AI- and ML-powered testing tools to enhance coverage speed and overall QA intelligenceManual & Exploratory TestingConduct hands-on functional regression and exploratory testing across inKinds apps and platformIdentify edge cases user experience gaps and defects through deep investigative testingApply risk-based testing practices to prioritize where time and focus matter mostQuality Leadership & CollaborationPartner with engineering and product teams to define testing strategies throughout the development lifecycleAdvocate for quality by raising risks early validating requirements and improving testabilityTake ownership of quality outcomes proactively identifying gaps and guiding continuous improvement effortsInnovation & Continuous ImprovementExperiment with Generative AI tools to enhance efficiency and expand automation coverageDrive improvements to test frameworks tooling and processes across engineering teamsContribute ideas that impact product functionality reliability and customer experience not just QA processesMinimum Qualifications5 years of combined automation and manual testing experienceProficiency in at least one programming language: TypeScript Java Python or JavaScriptExperience with automation tools such as Playwright Cypress Selenium WebdriverIO or AppiumStrong understanding of manual testing exploratory techniques and risk-based testingExperience working in fast-paced startup or agile environmentsInterest in or experience with AI-powered and Generative AI testing toolsStrong problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindsetAbility to collaborate across cross-functional teams and contribute beyond traditional QA responsibilitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesFamiliarity with cloud environments such as AWS GCP or AzureExperience with data-driven testing or validating analytics pipelinesContributions to open-source testing tools or personal engineering projectsAbility to write maintainable test code that supports long-term scalabilitySome of our Benefits:Generous PTO and company holiday policy company paid Short Term Disability100% employer covered health and dental insurance for our direct employees (a set plan is covered with higher tier healthcare coverage available at employees additional cost; dependent coverage is at employees cost); vision plan available at employees additional costChild Care Benefits and generous parental leaveDog-friendly workspace in a secure building with great views of downtown AustinDaily lunches and snacks for in-office team membersSalary:$110000 - $130000 DOEinKind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity is vital to inKinds ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race color ancestry religion gender gender identity national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability status veteran status or any other protected category have no bearing on our hiring decisions.Read our Privacy Policy. Key Skills Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 110000 - 130000