At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Audible’s “Next Chapter” Returnship Program is a paid full-time internship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving. The program is open to professionals who have at least 5 years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least one year to focus on caring for a child or other dependent. If you meet these criteria, we welcome you to apply. This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experiences, and make connections with other professionals.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll play a critical role in defining the testing strategy and architecture that ensures the continued quality and reliability of our data, marketing technology, and AI-powered systems. You'll own the full testing lifecycle - from designing functional and performance test suites to implementing test automation frameworks and delivering high-quality software on tight schedules.
ABOUT YOU
You take pride in delivering exceptional quality through a mix of rigorous testing, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you're passionate about software testing and quality engineering, especially in the context of data, marketing tech, and AI systems, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We're looking for self-motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic, ambiguous environments - you'll need to be adaptable, communicate effectively cross-functionally, and constantly learn new tools and techniques to stay ahead of the curve.
As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will...
- Help define the QA strategy and select appropriate tools to support the engineering teams working on data, marketing technology, or artificial intelligence systems
- Own the full test lifecycle for large-scale systems across web, mobile web, and native applications
- Deliver test automation, quality requirements, functional and performance test suites, and high-quality software deliverables
- Contribute to the architecture of test automation solutions, identify limitations, and develop major routines and utilities
- Generate metrics and insights that drive continuous improvement in development practices
- Review technical requirements, software design specs, and implementation to ensure quality
- Establish best practices for test automation, frameworks, and documentation
- Take advantage of resources and training to stay up-to-date on tools, trends, and technologies, and share that knowledge with the team
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.- 5+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, with a focus on data, marketing technology, or artificial intelligence
- Experience owning the full test strategy through test completion for components of a software system
- Experience in writing queries to validate data against backend databases
- Hands on experience with test automation using a programming or scripting language- Experience with programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript) and SQL
- Experience with web and mobile testing
- Experience working with Agile methodologies
- Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn't) appropriate to use them
- 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of test automation solutions
- Ability to triage issues, react well to changes, and collaborate effectively with other test and development teams
- Strong communication skills - ability to provide information to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike and guide them to confidently informed decisions
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