PsiQuantum · 1 week ago
Senior Software QA Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expPsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first useful quantum computers, focusing on deploying million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. They are seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to establish their test automation practice, primarily working on building frameworks and tooling for quality assurance in quantum software development.
ComputerHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and build test automation frameworks (using tools like pytest, Playwright, Robot) that enable developers to own and maintain their own tests
Write initial automated test scripts (e.g., Playwright for UI, pytest for APIs) that demonstrate best practices and serve as templates for developers to follow
Take existing test automation PoCs to production-ready CI/CD integration within the first 60 days, delivering automated critical user journeys with clear reporting and retry logic
Work with product, platform engineers and quantum domain experts to develop integration, functional, and system tests in a highly technical environment—potentially involving HPC or containerized infrastructure
Develop quality touchpoints and metrics within the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including defining key quality metrics (e.g., defect density, coverage, mean time to detect/fix)
Partner with platform engineers to embed test automation into GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated execution, clear reporting, and fast feedback on every merge request
Define performance benchmarks, stress-testing protocols, and scalability testing strategies for large-scale or domain-specific workloads (quantum simulations, HPC, etc.)
Over time, build test automation to validate an increasing volume of the software ecosystem, from front-end interfaces to back-end computational layers
Collaborate with development teams who follow agile development techniques, increasing quality by helping the team refine goals and scope each sprint
Work across multiple product teams (platform and feature teams) as a QA partner to all, balancing priorities and delivering value to different stakeholders simultaneously
Generate executive-level quality reports and dashboards that provide visibility into test coverage, defect trends, and release readiness. Translate testing results into actionable insights for both engineering teams and leadership
Qualification
Required
8+ years in QA experience: Experience in hands-on manual testing and test automation development with frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
4+ Years as a Senior QA Engineer or QA Lead: Experience establishing quality practices in full-stack, highly technical environments. Comfortable presenting quality metrics to leadership, collaborating with product teams, and understanding business objectives—without necessarily managing direct reports
Proven QA Strategy & Automation Track Record: A history of establishing scalable QA processes, implementing test automation frameworks, and integrating test automation in CI/CD pipelines
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated success working within cross-disciplinary teams, with the ability to translate classical testing methods into domain-specific contexts
Software Engineering Foundations: Solid understanding of software engineering principles (OOP, version control, branching strategies) and proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python)
Front-End & Back-End Testing: Experience testing web UIs, REST APIs, microservices, data validation, and output verification
Complex Systems & R&D: Comfortable operating in a research-oriented or emerging technology setting, adapting QA processes to novel and sometimes ambiguous requirements
Bachelor's Degree: In Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Preferred
Quantum Domain Exposure: Familiarity with quantum software tools, frameworks, and SDKs (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq), or a willingness to learn and adapt best practices for quantum systems
AI-Driven QA: Experience with AI/ML-driven test automation tools (e.g., Applitools, Testim.io, Sealights) to enhance test generation, predictive analytics for flaky tests, or adaptive test maintenance in complex systems
Startup or Early-Stage Experience: Background in fast-paced environments where you've taken ideas from PoC to production quickly, worked across multiple teams simultaneously, and balanced building infrastructure with delivering immediate value
HPC or Large-Scale Testing: Experience with HPC cluster testing, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), or large-scale performance testing is a plus
Agile/Scrum Experience: Background in establishing QA practices within agile teams
DevOps Processes: Experience with CI/CD platforms (e.g., Gitlab, GitHub Actions) or cloud-based testing (AWS/Azure/GCP)
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Company
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
OGBC GroupBlackRockAtomico
2026-01-21Series Unknown
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
Leadership Team
Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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