Senior QA Engineer

About Paladin Drones

Paladin is revolutionizing public safety with autonomous drone technology. Our mission? To be on the frontline of emergencies within 90 seconds. When someone dials 911, our drones take flight, providing first responders with a real-time overhead view of the situation, amplifying their situational awareness and hastening response times. Leveraging LTE for unlimited range and control, our drones currently answer the call of duty over 1000 times weekly across multiple cities and states.

Our vision is ambitious: within the next decade, our technology will be an essential tool for first responders in every city worldwide. As a tight-knit, passionate, and forward-thinking team, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of UAV tech and making a monumental difference in a rapidly advancing domain.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our growing team and ensure the reliability, performance, and stability of our autonomous drone and command-and-control systems. You will lead QA efforts, design test strategies, and work closely with our software, hardware, and operations teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies (manual and automated) for Paladin’s drone platforms and backend services.
  
• Lead the QA process across releases – including test planning, execution, and reporting.
  
• Own end-to-end testing of mobile apps, web apps, APIs, and embedded systems.
  
• Build and scale automated test frameworks and CI pipelines for regression and integration testing.
  
• Identify and log bugs in a clear and reproducible manner; work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  
• Drive quality improvements throughout the SDLC by influencing testability in architecture and design decisions.
  
• Ensure compliance with industry safety and reliability standards applicable to autonomous systems.
  
• Mentor junior QA engineers and establish QA best practices.
  

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software QA with at least 2+ years in a senior or lead role.
  
• Proven experience in testing embedded systems, robotics, IoT, or autonomous platforms.
  
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
  
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or custom Python-based frameworks.
  
• Experience in scripting languages like Python or JavaScript.
  
• Experience testing REST APIs using tools like Postman, Swagger, or automated suites.
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile startup environment.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drone platforms, flight software, or robotics.
• Exposure to cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of networking protocols and video streaming technologies.
• ISTQB or similar certification.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven, innovative company
• A collaborative and fast-paced work environment

Join Paladin Drones and contribute to the future of autonomous emergency response technology. Apply today to be part of an innovative team making a real-world impact!

Paladin Drones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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