Senior QA Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Senior QA Engineer at Coursedog, you’ll play a critical role in driving product quality and elevating our testing culture as we scale. This role blends hands-on manual testing, automation leadership, and process improvement to ensure our platform is reliable, performant, and trusted by the institutions we serve. You’ll partner closely with Product and Engineering in a remote-first environment to design thoughtful test strategies, increase automation coverage, and embed quality into every stage of the development lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who takes deep ownership of their craft, thrives in collaborative environments, and is motivated by building systems that “just work.” 

If you’re excited about improving engineering velocity through better tooling, leveraging AI to increase efficiency, and championing quality at scale, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Own and execute QA tasks in Jira, preparing, documenting, and executing detailed test plans in Qase to ensure full test coverage and timely delivery
• Perform thorough manual testing of new and existing platform features to validate functionality, usability, and performance
• Develop and maintain end-to-end and component-level test automation using Cypress/Playwright (JavaScript) to improve efficiency and coverage
• Build and sustain automated performance testing using k6 and Grafana, and implement visual regression testing with Applitools to prevent visual defects
• Partner with Engineering to strengthen CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, GitHub Actions), embedding quality gates and improving deployment confidence
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to scope features, identify risks, and define test strategies that support high-quality releases
• Continuously improve testing processes, increase automation coverage, and drive initiatives that elevate product stability and engineering productivity
• Leverage AI tools to streamline QA workflows, boost productivity, and identify innovative approaches to quality assurance (Cursor, Copilot, Chatgpt, Devin, MCP servers etc.)
• Advocate for QA best practices across the organization, fostering a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in manual and automated testing, with demonstrated ownership of quality across the software development lifecycle
• Deep experience with JavaScript testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright and k6, and strong knowledge of front-end and back-end testing best practices
• Proven ability to independently own processes, identify improvement opportunities, and lead quality initiatives that drive measurable impact
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment
• A customer-centric mindset with a strong focus on end-user experience and product reliability
• Comfort operating in fast-paced environments, with the ability to adapt quickly and learn new tools or systems
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for integrating AI tools into your day-to-day workflow to enhance efficiency and innovation

Not sure if you should apply? Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification listed. At Coursedog, we’re focused on finding the best person for the role, and that person may come from a non-traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement — our evaluation focuses on your ability to thrive in this role and make an impact.

Benefits

About Coursedog

At Coursedog, our mission is simple but ambitious: to break down barriers to student success. Founded by former college students who were frustrated by outdated academic systems, Coursedog was built to empower higher ed administrators to deliver exceptional educational experiences and make it easier for students to achieve their goals. Since then, we’ve grown into a platform trusted by institutions across the country.

Coursedog is the Intelligent Academic Operations Platform, empowering 400+ colleges and universities to better serve over 3.3 million students. Our platform brings together academic scheduling, curriculum and catalog management, assessment, and workflow automation — all designed to adapt to each institution’s unique needs and remove administrative roadblocks so educators can focus on helping students succeed.

We’re a remote-first, fast-growing company and a Forbes Top 500 U.S. Startup Employer, with a culture that prioritizes engagement, ownership, and impact. If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems, working with thoughtful teammates, and improving education at scale, you’ll feel right at home at Coursedog.

Working at Coursedog

Healthcare, Dental & Vision

We follow a fixed contribution model to promote equity and transparency. Every employee receives the same annual dollar amount to apply toward medical, dental, and vision coverage. This approach gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that best fits your needs, whether that is a base-level option or more comprehensive coverage.

Depending on the selected coverage level, the company covers:

• Employee-only coverage: 65% to 99% of monthly premiums
• Employee plus dependents: 45% to 75% of monthly premiums

We partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness and support programs, including:

• Spring Health (mental health support)
• XP Health (vision benefits)
• Carrot Fertility (family planning support)
• One Medical (primary care)

We also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Planning

To support long-term financial health, we offer a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan from day one of employment. Coursedog provides a 4% employer match on your total compensation (subject to federal limits) each pay period for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.

Paid Time Off

We trust our employees to manage their time responsibly. That’s why we offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy — because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.

Remote-First Since Inception

We were built for distributed work. Our culture emphasizes flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping. We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.

Equity

As a valued contributor to our collective success, you’ll participate in the upside. All employees are granted equity in the company aligned to your role and tenure. Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.

Paid Parental Leave

We proudly support working parents with industry-leading benefits. Employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave. This benefit is available to all eligible employees, regardless of gender or family structure.