Senior Quality Engineer

Khan AcademyKhan Academy·Remote(Mountain View, CA)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for ed-tech solutions surges, Khan Academy stands out with its mission-driven approach. With a 34% growth in demand for quality assurance specialists in 2025, this role is particularly interesting for those with a passion for education and digital skills. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in test automation and manual testing, as well as their ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job Description

About the Role

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our web-based products used by schools and learners to improve educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in manual testing and test automation to detect regressions and ensure comprehensive testing of new features
  • Develop and maintain automated tests to fill coverage gaps using insights from manual testing, stakeholder priorities, and industry best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners throughout the SDLC to advocate for exceptional user experiences

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills and experience in automated test development at all levels (frontend, backend, white box, and black box)
  • Ability to work in a remote setting and collaborate with teams globally

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in the ed-tech industry or with nonprofit organizations

How to Stand Out

  • When applying, be sure to mention the word FUTURESTIC and tag RMTI5LjEyMS40MC4xNg== to show you've read the job description carefully.
  • Showcase your experience with test automation frameworks and provide examples of how you've improved testing efficiency in previous roles.
  • Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and support teams.
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to manual testing and how you stay up-to-date with industry best practices.
  • Be ready to provide examples of how you've advocated for exceptional user experiences in your previous roles.

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