Remote QA Engineer

Company Overview:
Khan Academy, a renowned remote technology company, is a global leader in providing free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. At Khan Academy, we foster a vibrant remote work culture that values flexibility, autonomy, and collaboration. Our distributed team spans the USA, allowing employees to work from the comfort of their homes while making a meaningful impact on education worldwide.

Position Summary:
As a Remote QA Engineer at Khan Academy, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our educational platform. You will work remotely from anywhere in the USA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold our high standards of excellence in software testing and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality
- Identify and report bugs, issues, and defects to improve product quality
- Collaborate with software engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly
- Automate testing processes to streamline QA workflows and enhance efficiency

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role in a remote setting
- Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, and Jira
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Technical Requirements:
- Dedicated home office setup with high-speed internet connectivity
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with flexible working hours
- Comfortable working in Pacific Time Zone (PT) for team collaboration
- Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms and project management tools

Desired Skills:
- Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or Cypress
- Knowledge of programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience and expertise
- Home office stipend or equipment provided to support remote work setup
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible working hours with consideration for work-life balance
- Virtual onboarding process and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Virtual team building activities and regular communication to foster remote team collaboration
- Occasional travel requirements for team meetups and company events

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about quality assurance, education, and remote work, we invite you to join Khan Academy's distributed team. To apply for the Remote QA Engineer position, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and remote work capabilities. We look forward to welcoming you to our remote-first company dedicated to making a difference in education.