Automation QA Engineer

As an Automation QA Engineer, you will drive the transformation of our regression testing ecosystem, moving beyond manual processes to build AI-driven, fully automated test suites for both new and legacy features.

You will build and maintain scalable test frameworks, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality feedback, and leverage AI-assisted coding tools to generate and maintain tests.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, build, and maintain comprehensive automated regression and end-to-end test suites for the entire Circuit platform using Playwright, Python/Pytest, and Selenium.
• Design and automate REST and GraphQL API test suites covering functional correctness, contract validation, error handling, and performance.
• Plan and execute load, stress, and soak tests using k6 or JMeter.
• Use AI agents and AI-assisted coding tools to generate and maintain regression suites for new and legacy features.
• Develop testing approaches for AI/LLM features.
• Integrate all automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Act as a "Team Captain" for automation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years, Master's degree with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of related experience in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related technical field.
• Experience in test automation and regression framework development.
• Experience with Playwright, Python/Pytest, and Selenium.
• Experience with REST API testing and GraphQL testing.
• Solid conceptual and practical knowledge of software development lifecycles, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing AI/ML-powered web applications.
• Hands-on experience with performance/load testing.
• Experience in AI Ops / MLOps.
• Experience with observability and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Paid time away.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.