Quality Assurance Engineer

About NewsBreak Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech. Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale. Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence. If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about About the Role Quality is the cornerstone of user trust. In the App Matrix strategy, the QA team is not just a gatekeeper but a velocity accelerator. We need an engineering-minded QA expert to safeguard both client and server quality while reshaping testing processes through automation and AI to move fast without breaking things. Responsibilities Full-Stack Quality Assurance: Lead the testing and quality lifecycle for both mobile clients (iOS/Android) and server-side services. Automation AI: Build and maintain automated testing frameworks; leverage AI tools to generate test cases and improve regression efficiency. Quality Infrastructure: Plan and build a standardized quality system for API automation and performance pressure testing. Continuous Improvement: Track production issues, identify root causes, and drive improvements in testing strategies and development processes through effective communication. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years of QA experience; proven experience in API automation and performance testing . Proficiency in Python/Java , Linux commands, and basic database operations. Ability to utilize AI tools for writing automated test cases. Solid understanding of software testing theories, methodologies, and Agile processes. Preferred Qualifications: Innovative thinker who can drive quality improvements beyond standard processes. Strong sense of responsibility and passion for elevating user experience. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package: Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family (100% coverage for employee) Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching Paid time off and paid holidays FSA, HSA and commuter benefits programs Team activity budget The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. Annual Base Pay Range $105,000 $145,000 USD CPRA Privacy Notice for California Candidates ... (truncated, view full listing at source)