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Software Tester
A Software Tester verifies that applications function as intended, writing and executing test case creation and manual testing procedures to catch defects before they reach users. They log bugs using tools like Jira, perform regression testing after code changes, and increasingly use test automation tools to speed up repetitive checks. This role typically operates within a development or QA team and requires close attention to detail and a methodical approach to breaking software.
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Software Tester
iHeartMedia
Gainesville, FL
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Itron
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Software QA Automation Engineer, III
AeroVironment
Full-time · Moorpark, CA · $100,500 – $153,250
This role designs and maintains automated test infrastructure for mission-critical software systems, with responsibility for building test frameworks and mentoring others on QA practices. It suits experienced automation engineers who want to work on embedded and robotics systems with a high degree of technical autonomy.
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Senior Designer, Gameplay
Warner Bros. Discovery
Full-time · Salt Lake City, UT
This role designs the moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics and player abilities for AAA action RPGs at a major game studio, requiring deep expertise in character control, third-person systems, and the discipline to shepherd features from concept through shipped release. It suits experienced gameplay designers who thrive collaborating across art, engineering, and production to refine systems through iteration and playtesting.
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Software Quality Assurance
Axiom Space
Houston, TX
This role leads quality assurance processes for mission-critical software used in commercial spaceflight operations, both on ground systems and in-orbit hardware. It suits experienced QA engineers with aerospace industry knowledge who can develop compliance strategies, manage quality systems, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure safety and reliability.
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Senior Engineer, Software Test and Automation (R4472)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $110,000 – $170,000
Shield AI needs a senior automation engineer to build test infrastructure and validation frameworks for autonomous defense systems. This role suits someone with strong software testing expertise who can design scalable test environments spanning simulation through real aircraft operations.
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Senior Designer, Combat
Warner Bros. Discovery
Chicago, IL · $89,600 – $166,400
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Engineer I, Software Test and Automation (R6216)
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This role develops automated testing frameworks and validation environments for autonomous aircraft and robotics systems, verifying software quality across simulation and hardware-in-the-loop setups. It suits engineers early in their career who want hands-on experience with autonomy systems and building test infrastructure at a defense-tech company.
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