Quality Assurance Engineer I, Amazon RIVR
Amazon · Austin, TX · Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, Reinforcement Learning, Selenium, Data Structures. Compensation is listed at $84,100–$147,200 per year.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Department
- Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersWe are seeking a highly technical QA Engineer to lead the end-to-end quality strategy for our robotic systems. In this role, you aren't just checking boxes; you are designing the full-system test architecture (covering both hardware and software) and automating the validation process. You will oversee the execution of these tests, working closely with Field Technicians and Test Support Engineers to ensure high-quality data collection and reporting. As the bridge between the field and product development, you will transform feedback from our Field Engineers into robust, automated test suites that ensure our robots meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. Key job responsibilities ● Design and architect comprehensive full-system test cases encompassing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and functional safety. ● Automate test plans to drive efficiency and scalability across our global testing sites (Zurich, Austin, and beyond). ● Oversee the execution of test plans by Field Technicians and Test Support Engineers, providing the technical guidance they need to report results accurately. ● Synthesize technical input from Field Engineers and Product teams to align testing strategies with real-world failure modes and business goals. ● Reproducing complex bugs discovered in the field in a testing controlled setup, prioritizing them for the…