Khan Academy · 1 day ago
Senior Quality Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $159K/yrKhan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will ensure the quality and reliability of web-based products used by schools and learners, engaging in both manual testing and test automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Owning manual test plan development and execution for new features on the team
Building and maintaining new test automation to fill coverage gaps using insights from manual testing, stakeholder priorities, and industry best practices
Collaborating with cross-functional partners throughout the SDLC, including planning, design reviews, and development discussions to ensure quality is considered from the beginning
Using your creativity and extensive knowledge of testing tools and frameworks to find, document, and track bugs
Contribute to engineering guilds such as the Quality and Accessibility guilds, and participate in organizational affinity groups to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in software product testing and test automation with a focus on quality engineering
Proficiency in test automation tools like Cypress, with hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated tests
Strong manual testing skills, capable of designing and executing thorough test cases
Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript for test automation and Python for backend testing, with an openness to learning new tools, systems, and languages
Experience in UNIX/Linux environments, and familiarity with using virtual machines or containers
Proficient with software development tools, including IDEs (VSCode, Eclipse, IntelliJ) and source control systems (git)
Ability to develop tests in languages and frameworks consistent with the engineering team's stack
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins
Knowledge of accessibility testing, including automated a11y testing, and familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
Excellent documentation and communication skills to effectively collaborate and enhance testing processes
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams—product managers, designers, engineers, educational content creators, and support staff—to ensure product quality and reliability
Motivated by the Khan Academy mission 'to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.'
Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority
8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost
Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
Company
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides a free world class education for anyone, anywhere.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$16.21MKey Investors
Amgen FoundationOmidyar Network
2022-01-01Series A· $0.01M
2020-07-21Grant· $3M
2017-10-12Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Caroline Hu Flexer
CEO & Co-Founder of Khan Academy Kids & Duck Duck Moose
Boris Lau
Senior Software Engineer
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