Trainee Manual QA

Project Description

A machine learning company enabling high-performance computing at the lowest power. Founded by industry veterans, the company has raised more than $40M in funding with strong investor backing. We are hiring hardware, software, and systems architects to help innovate and build the industry’s first Machine Learning SoC (MLSoC), a heterogeneous compute platform that simultaneously supports traditional compute with an ML environment, providing a seamless software experience for our customers.

Job Description

Must-Have Skills

Attention to Detail: Ability to catch small but impactful discrepancies.

Analytical Thinking: Logical approach to understanding system behavior and test coverage.

Basic QA Knowledge: Understanding of software testing principles (SDLC, STLC, defect life cycle, positive/negative testing).

Test Documentation: Ability to write simple test cases, checklists, and bug reports in English.

Communication: Clear written and verbal communication in English (intermediate+ level).

Teamwork: Openness to feedback and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

API Basics: Understanding of HTTP methods, ability to test APIs via Postman or similar tools.

SQL Fundamentals: Ability to run simple queries (SELECT, JOIN, WHERE) for data verification.

Automation Awareness: Understanding what automation is and how it complements manual testing.

Agile Knowledge: Familiarity with Scrum/Kanban ceremonies and QA’s role in Agile teams.

Technical Curiosity: Interest in learning test automation frameworks, java, DevTools, or CI/CD pipelines.

Job Responsibilities

Test Case Execution: Run manual test cases against web/API features and record results accurately.

Defect Reporting: Identify, document, and track bugs with clear steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and relevant evidence (logs/screenshots).

Regression Testing: Support regression cycles by re-executing existing test cases to ensure no functionality breaks.

Requirement Understanding: Read and interpret requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria; ask clarifying questions.

Documentation: Maintain up-to-date test cases, checklists, and test results in the test management tool.

Collaboration: Work closely with QA Leads, Developers, and BAs to clarify requirements, defects, and test coverage.

Learning & Growth: Actively participate in training, QA process improvements, and knowledge sharing sessions.