QA Engineer (Contractor, Remote)

QA Engineer (Contract, Remote)

We are seeking experienced QA Engineers to contribute their expertise in software quality evaluation for a high-volume project focused on training next-generation AI systems. In this role, you will apply your skills to shape how AI models learn, reason, and perform by providing high-quality, real-world input and evaluation.

Important Note: This role requires prior paid experience with human data annotation, Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), model output evaluation, or rubric-based grading for AI training. General software QA experience alone, without a human-in-the-loop AI evaluation component, does not meet the requirements for this specific project. No prior AI development experience is required; your domain knowledge and evaluation skills are key.

Scope of Work

• Evaluate and rate AI-generated technical outputs against defined quality criteria and rubrics, identifying answers that may appear correct but are actually inaccurate or incomplete.
• Design and assess comprehensive test cases for functional, regression, and edge-case scenarios, including negative and boundary tests.
• Review bug reports and test documentation to ensure issues are reproducible, documentation is complete, and severity is properly assessed.
• Identify, isolate, and document defects with precise reproduction steps and utilize structured tracking mechanisms.
• Provide detailed, actionable written feedback and annotations to support efficient resolution by developers without the need for clarification.
• Collaborate with project teams to refine evaluation guidelines and ensure continuous improvement of testing standards and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Prior paid human data experience supporting AI training—such as annotation, labeling, RLHF, AI response evaluation, model evaluation, or rubric-based grading—is a firm project requirement.
• Proven professional experience as a QA Engineer, SDET, Test Engineer, QA Analyst, or similar role in software quality assurance.
• Strong command of QA fundamentals, including test case design, bug tracking, regression testing, and both manual and automated testing strategies.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and test management tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Postman, Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, or BrowserStack (or similar tools).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly in written English, providing specific, actionable feedback (B2 level or above).
• No formal degree required—practical, demonstrable testing experience takes precedence.
• Reliable internet connection and readiness to begin promptly.