About the job
Skylight is an innovative technology startup headquartered in Los Angeles and San Francisco, dedicated to enhancing family connections through the creation of intuitive products and services. Our flagship offerings, including Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, have garnered immense popularity among users worldwide. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs and former venture capitalists, Skylight has achieved over $180 million in annual revenue while remaining fully bootstrapped and profitable. We take pride in the joy we bring to families every day, and we are committed to expanding our team to continue delivering the magic of Skylight to millions.
We are on the lookout for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our software testing efforts. In this role, you will engage in exploratory testing, automated testing, and bug reporting while collaborating closely with a cross-functional team. This position emphasizes teamwork and requires exceptional communication skills.
You should consider applying if you thrive in an environment that values:
- Collaboration within a diverse team comprised of product, engineering, and design professionals.
- Receiving and providing constructive feedback in a supportive manner.
- Being an integral part of an engineering team that prioritizes quality as a shared commitment.
- Having your insights valued in discussions on project scope and design.
- Diving deep to identify root causes and effectively communicate findings to engineering and product teams.
- Empathizing with our users and advocating for their experience.
- Contributing to products that genuinely enhance the lives of busy families, including those with neurodivergent children, who are among our most enthusiastic supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams during project scoping and refinement to identify risks and create test plans.
- Conduct manual exploratory testing and validate new projects within your team.
- Test Android-based software on custom hardware and firmware.
- Work alongside engineers and QA to define, design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts across various technology stacks (mobile, Android, web, backend).
- Participate in bug triage and incident response to reproduce and advocate for timely resolution of critical software defects.
- Work with QA team members across pods to enhance testing efficiency and promote a balanced workload.

