QA Lead Engineer, Finite State
AI-First Engineering Organization
$120-160k
Salary dependent on location. Plus equity
All-in-one connected security platform
Be an early applicant
All-in-one connected security platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$120-160k
Salary dependent on location. Plus equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To protect our connected world.
Role
Who you are
- If you have over a decade of QA automation experience and are excited about redefining what quality means in an AI-native development lifecycle, we want to talk to you
- 10+ years of experience in QA engineering, with deep expertise in automation
- Demonstrated thought leadership and hands on implementation experience with creating AI-driven Agentic quality systems
- Proven experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks at scale
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or similar)
- Experience with Cloud based CI/CD systems and modern DevOps practices
- Demonstrated technical leadership in cross-functional teams
- Experience using AI tools and agents in development workflows
- Deep experience with AI Agents and LLMs and how to test AI-driven systems
- Experience with autonomous test generation or AI-assisted test maintenance is highly desirable
- Understanding of challenges specific to testing AI systems (non-determinism, hallucination, evaluation frameworks)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence Product and Engineering leaders
- Experience driving process improvements across teams
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on
- A mindset focused on systems thinking, scalability, and continuous improvement
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced QA Lead Engineer to drive quality strategy and execution within an AI-first development organization
- This is not a traditional QA lead role — we are looking for a hands-on technical leader who can architect and implement an automated, AI-first quality framework that scales with modern software development
- Ur environment, AI is a first-class partner in software creation. The QA Lead Engineer will define how quality is engineered into the product using automation, AI agents, and deep collaboration with Product and Engineering
- Define and own the end-to-end QA strategy for an AI-first engineering team
- Architect scalable, fully automated testing frameworks across backend, frontend, APIs, and AI-powered features
- Lead the transition from traditional QA practices to AI-driven quality engineering
- Establish quality metrics, SLAs, and measurable standards across the product lifecycle
- Serve as the technical authority on testing architecture, tooling, and best practices
- Design and implement AI-agent-driven QA workflows (e.g., autonomous test generation, regression validation, autonomous testing agents)
- Integrate LLM-based or AI-assisted tooling into CI/CD pipelines
- Leverage AI to improve test coverage, defect detection, root cause analysis, and release confidence
- Evaluate and introduce emerging AI QA tooling and frameworks
- Develop strategies for testing AI-based product features (e.g., model behavior validation, output consistency, guardrail enforcement)
- Partner closely with Product to define acceptance criteria, quality gates, and risk assessments
- Work with Engineering leadership to embed quality earlier in the development lifecycle
- Drive a culture where developers co-own quality and automation
- Lead post-incident quality reviews and implement systemic improvements
- Define and standardize quality processes across squads
- Leverage AI to build autonomous QA systems that understand the context of product decisions, and use that context to drive the highest quality
- Build frameworks and reusable testing infrastructure
- Mentor engineers on best practices in automation and AI-driven testing
- What Success Looks Like:
- QA is largely automated and AI-driven
- Quality metrics are visible, measurable, and improving
- Developers rely on AI-driven test systems as part of daily workflows
- Release confidence is high with reduced regression rates
- Quality is embedded into the product lifecycle, not bolted on
- You will help define what QA looks like in an AI-first organization
- This role goes beyond writing tests — it is about designing a quality system where AI agents collaborate with engineers to proactively identify, prevent, and fix defects
- This is an opportunity to lead the evolution of quality engineering
Our take
Widespread adoption of technologies such as the Internet of Things and embedded systems is on the rise. However, this surge in technological integration brings with it a growing concern over potential vulnerabilities within the supply chain. Addressing this issue head-on is Finite State, specialising in providing security solutions for infrastructure and connected devices, primarily by offering comprehensive and transparent insights into the supply chains and files associated with firmware production.
The spotlight on cyber threats has increasingly turned to firmware, with a staggering fivefold rise in firmware attacks in recent years. Finite State asserts that its approach to countering this escalating threat is unparalleled in the market, potentially giving the company a significant advantage over other startups in the competition. Finite State has already carved out a distinctive reputation, notably through its 2019 exposé highlighting numerous vulnerabilities in Huawei's networking products.
Despite the growing awareness among enterprises regarding the looming threat of firmware attacks, reports suggest that most companies are currently underinvesting in firmware security. However, as the threat landscape evolves, a shift in this trend is anticipated. Should this change materialise, Finite State's offerings position the company to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the realm of firmware security.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
57% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- The Usuals: We offer equity for everyone. Medical, dental, vision covered, 401k, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Work-life synergy: We take time off and flexibility seriously. Our team is fully remote all across the US, enjoys unlimited PTO, and is entitled to 12 weeks of parental leave
- Mission driven team: We are a team of experts and dedicated professionals—but more than that, we are a diverse group of individuals who support one another in our work and in our mission
- Transparent culture: With bi-weekly business updates, an open-door policy with the executive team, a fireside chat series with our board and other stakeholders, we make sure that everyone on the team has access to what’s going on throughout the company
- Social & supportive environment: We work hard to ensure that Finite State is a fun, comfortable place to work no matter your background. Teams work together to ensure that everyone feels supported and has their needs met, and our vibrant social calendar gives us a myriad of opportunities to kick back and have a good time
Company HQ
Short North Arts District, Columbus, OH
Leadership
Matt Wyckhouse
(Founder & CEO)Studied Computer Science at Ohio State. Previously CTO of Cyber Innovations at Battelle, and then Product Manager at Redacted.
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