About kea

Launched in 2018, kea is one of the fastest-growing companies changing the way restaurants operate. We've raised $26 million from Tier 1 Silicon Valley investors, and we're not stopping there. Originating in Mountain View, California, and now fully remote, we are building a team that is excited about our mission: drive the world’s commerce by empowering restaurants to operate more intelligently and own their relationship with customers. The first product in our platform, kea Voice, takes orders over the phone at a high level of efficiency and consistency so that restaurants can focus on making delicious food. That's a win-win!

Our Commitment as a team

At kea, we live our values--we are committed to innovation while moving as one unit at high velocity. We are compassionate and care for others. We are open and transparent. We play to win the long game. As you review the below keep Our Commitment in mind. Your uniqueness is valued and differences of opinion, background, and ability are welcomed. If you think you satisfy even just a few of the below points, please apply!

About the role

You'll play a crucial role in refining the quality of our Voice AI and phone ordering system. Your focus will be on establishing a robust testing framework to ensure the dependable functionality of our platform.

Working closely with development teams, your expertise will contribute to the enhancement of our testing practices. By introducing innovative testing techniques, you'll directly impact the user experience, striving for smooth interactions and reliable performance.

This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our cutting-edge technology. As part of our dedicated team, you'll help shape the future of automation testing in a field that is continually evolving.

What your day-to-day looks like

  • Writing automated tests to accompany new features
  • Closing the coverage gap on existing services
  • Pairing with other developers
  • Reviewing code with scrutiny while providing feedback in a constructive way
  • Monitor production operations, proactively identifying and addressing potential bugs and issues.
  • Collaborate with the product manager, offering insights to shape new features and enhancements.

Ideally, our next QA Automation Engineer will:

  • 4+ yrs experience with QA / Test automation
  • Embrace the challenges of testing a dynamic and cutting-edge technology
  • Have a passion for reliability
  • Pursue quality over quantity, keeping maintainability in mind with every change
  • Understand the importance of knowledge sharing
  • Be a team player, not a dictator
  • Be familiar with false positives and negatives and how to avoid them

What sets you apart:

  • Startup Experience: Proven success in fast-paced startup environments, displaying adaptability and impactful results
  • Technical Skills: Strong programming skills in TypeScript and Python, including proficiency in using Playwright as the test framework
  • GitHub Actions and CI/CD: Proficient in utilizing GitHub Actions for establishing efficient testing pipelines
  • Twilio Experience: Hands-on expertise in Twilio, particularly in telephony integration and validation

What we offer:

  • Generous stock option plan
  • Unlimited PTO
  • FSA/DCFSA
  • Remote work
  • Ownership, responsibility, and empowerment in what you do
  • Incredible teammates and a caring workplace culture