What You'll Actually Be Doing
You won't just find bugs. You'll help define what "quality" means for this platform.
Write, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for a drag-and-drop application builder
Identify, document, and track bugs with clear, reproducible steps
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to catch issues early in the dev cycle
Help build out regression test suites as features evolve
Contribute to QA processes and documentation that grow with the team
Participate in sprint planning and review to understand what's being shipped and what needs coverage
The Kind of QA Engineer This Role Needs
We're not looking for someone who just runs a checklist and closes tickets.
We're looking for someone who
Asks "what could go wrong here?" before a feature ships
Is comfortable when specs are incomplete or evolving
Can think from the user's perspective, not just the test plan
Takes ownership of quality
Communicates clearly with engineers, not just in Jira
Wants a career in quality engineering, not just a job
If you've worked somewhere perfectly structured with locked-down processes: this will feel different. If you've ever found a bug no one else caught and felt genuinely good about it: you'll fit right in.
Core Technical Skills
We don't expect you to know everything on day one. You should have a solid foundation in:
QA Fundamentals
Understanding of the software developer lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies
Experience writing test cases, test plans, and bug reports
Familiarity with functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing
Comfort working in Agile/Scrum environments
Tools & Platforms
Bug tracking tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
Basic understanding of browser developer tools for frontend debugging
Familiarity with API testing concepts (Postman or similar is a plus)
Automation (Preferred, Not Required)
Exposure to test automation frameworks: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar
Basic scripting ability in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how automated tests fit in
A Design Mindset
We need QA engineers who care about UX, not just pass/fail.
You notice when something works technically but feels broken to a user
You think about edge cases that live in the gap between spec and reality
You can communicate UX observations clearly to engineers and PMs
What It's Like Working Here
Let's be real
We're building something big with a small team
The structure isn't perfect
Priorities can shift
We're figuring some things out as we go
But also
You'll have real ownership over quality—not just a slice of a ticket queue
Your findings will actually change what ships
You won't be stuck running the same regression suite forever
You'll help define how QA evolves on this platform
Why This Role Is Worth It
If you're looking for
A highly structured, perfectly documented test environment → this isn't it
A chance to build quality practices from the ground up → this is it
Real ownership at the start of your QA career → this is it
This is a role for someone who wants to
Build, not just execute
Influence what ships, not just report what broke
Grow into a QA engineer who understands the whole product
The Basics
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred)
0–2 years of QA or software testing experience (internship or project work counts)
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Clear written communication, you'll be writing a lot of bug reports
AI can be a useful tool, but our engineers are expected to function without it
Where Your Career Is Going
At TransPerfect, there are real growth opportunities. We encourage continuous dialogue with management about your path whether that's deepening your automation expertise, moving into SDET work, or growing into a QA lead role. All of that is on the table.
Why TransPerfect
For more than 25 years, we've built a culture where ideas are shared and new ventures are welcomed. From Intern to President, every employee should have a voice. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, child-care provider membership, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off—because we're glad you exist.
TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Final Thought
We're not pretending this is a polished, perfectly structured role.
We are saying: if you're the kind of QA engineer who asks hard questions, thrives on making complex software better, and wants to help shape something meaningful from early in your career—
You'll probably love it here.
