[Remote] Senior QA Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Steno is a rapidly growing company transforming the litigation technology industry by providing best-in-class court reporting and modern solutions for lawyers. The Senior QA Engineer will lead QA efforts across complex systems, shape testing strategies, and mentor other engineers to ensure quality is prioritized throughout the development process.ResponsibilitiesLeading QA planning sessions for major features and releasesDesigning and implementing advanced test automation solutions using Playwright and TypeScriptConducting code reviews of test scripts and testing-related codePerforming complex system integration testing and analyzing overall test coverageCollaborating with development leads and product managers to integrate quality into the development processContributing to architectural discussions from a testing perspectiveMentoring junior QA engineers and guiding their growthAnalyzing quality metrics and driving continuous improvement in QA processes and toolingSkills5+ years of QA experience with demonstrated leadership and strategic planning experienceExperience leading testing efforts for complex, multi-component systemsStrong TypeScript/JavaScript skills and hands-on experience with Playwright or SeleniumDeep understanding of software testing methodologies and when to apply different testing techniquesExperience with performance testing and system integration testingAdvanced skills in test automation and continuous integrationStrong familiarity with SQL, browser dev tools, and web request tools (e.g. Postman)Comfort reviewing pull requests to identify risk areas and design targeted regression testsYou've become familiar with the downsides of both under-engineering and over-engineering, and developed an appreciation for working pragmaticallyYou seek clarity, and as much simplicity as the underlying problem domain will allowYou have a track record of successfully mentoring team members and driving process improvementsYou can effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersYou realize the real project work happens when the last 20% is being completed -- the handling of edge cases, errors, and interesting scenarios is where the real magic happensBenefitsHealth, Vision, & Dental Benefits - generous company-sponsored health plans for both employees and dependents, including comprehensive vision & dentalWellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and familiesFlexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their livesOptions of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our teamAccess to a 401k through GuidelineA home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costsAn annual continuing education stipend for books, courses, conferences, and other learning resourcesCompany OverviewSteno provides litigation support by connecting legal teams with court reporters, remote deposition tools, and transcript management. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://steno.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSteno has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.