QA Engineer, Synack
$85-110k
+ May also include equity
More information about location
Security testing platform
Open for applications
Security testing platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$85-110k
+ May also include equity
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create technology that unleashes the best cybersecurity talent to secure our digital world.
Role
Who you are
- If you get a thrill from helping to correct others’ mistakes and are not afraid to speak up, then this is the role for you
- BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in Software Engineering, at least 3 of which in QA and/or SDET
- 1+ years of experience writing scalable automation tests
- JavaScript savvy, preferably specific to Node and React
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced agile environment
- Comfort with writing and reading code, and a basic understanding of data structures
- Hands on experience with automation framework design and development from scratch
- Experience with writing backend integration tests for RESTful APIs
- FE Test Automation expertise in TestCafe, Cypress, Playwright or similar tools (we use playwright)
- Experience with BDD tools like cucumber with the automation framework
- CI tooling experience with Github Actions or similar Strong understanding of all web browsers, versions and functionality
- Strong understanding of testing and debugging backend applications
- Understanding of source control and release management in the context of when/where/why/how to test (we use git)
- Understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies (we use Docker)
- Understanding of Lean and Agile methodologies
- Understanding of Cloud technologies, like AWS, GCP, Azure
- Experience analyzing Logs using splunk, GCP
- Candidates must be US citizens
Desirable
- Experience with testing cloud based products/applications
- Knowledge and understanding of different kinds of VPNs
- Experience with load and performance testing
What the job involves
- As a Senior QA Engineer you will work on game-changing problems in cybersecurity
- You will validate software using cutting-edge technologies and take testing to the next level as part of a collaborative environment
- Debugs software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for firm products
- Develops, modifies and executes software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing
- Contribute to the existing automation tools to add enhancements and improve maintainability
- Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software
- Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action
- Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems
- Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software
- Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing
- Maintain and improve our automated testing and continuous integration systems
- Collaborate with a team of security and software engineers to develop system level testing
- Interface with sales and customers to recreate, diagnose, and help resolve field issues
- Learn new technologies as needed to build tools and improve efficiency and productivity
Our take
As the cyberthreat landscape continues to get more complex, there is a need for sophisticated solutions. Fuelled by expertise in countering kinetic and cyber threats, Synak was founded to deliver on-demand security testing to meet this need.
Synack fosters an ecosystem where world-class security researchers collaborate to provide continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management. This allows the company not only to supply actionable results but also to cultivate a community-based approach to knowledge sharing.
In 2022, Synack was integrated into Microsoft Intelligence. This allowed it to bolster its innovation through collaboration with Microsoft's vast resources and expertise. As a result, Synack has fortified its position at the forefront of cutting-edge security solutions, and continues to launch new capabilities to address the evolving challenges of cybersecurity.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2020
$52m
SERIES D
Apr 2017
$21.3m
SERIES C
Total funding: $107.3m
Company benefits
- Ample Holidays and Time Off: Depending on where you are in the world, we offer the best and most accommodating time off policies, bar none. We believe in working hard to play hard
- Paid Parental Leave: Proud parent-to-be? We are thrilled for you and recognize this is a time you don't want to miss. Synack provides team members with a generous paid parental leave policy
- 100% Covered Health Plan Benefit: Our people are our greatest asset, and that's why we invest in high-quality healthcare coverage for our employees with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits in the U.S.
Company values
- Solving Big Problems: We love tough challenges and are always reaching for ambitious goals. We tackle them with innovative ideas, tenacity and by empowering our teams to solve big problems
- Passion for our Mission and Customers: We love helping to protect our customers by bringing deep expertise, experience and thoughtful partnerships
- Strive for Excellence: We have exceptionally high standards, are outcome driven and never stop focusing on improvements
- We are a Team: We believe that respect and trust of each other’s unique experiences are the foundations of great teams and we foster accessibility, openness and transparency
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
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Leadership
Jay Kaplan
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the George Washington University with an MS in Engineering Management. Previously worked as a Computer Scientist at the Defense Information Systems Agency and as a Senior CNO Analyst at the National Security Agency.
Mark K.
(Co-Founder & CTO)Graduated from Auburn University with a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Previously worked as an Advisor at CloudKnox Security and as a CNE Analyst at Novetta.
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