QA Analyst III

Start/End Dates: 11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027
Tax Work Location: US - CA - Menlo Park
Job Title: Quality Assurance - QA Analyst III
Fully Onsite 5 days a week - MPK
Must-Have Skills
1)Automation + code reading skills (strong technical QA, can review code and support complex testing)
2)Benchmarking/performance testing experience (define and measure quality/regressions
independently)
3)Comfort using AI agents/tools in QA (for triage, debugging, and accelerating test work)
Are there any types of candidate profiles or skills that may not be the right fit for this team?
● Purely manual QA profiles with little/no technical depth (can't read code, weak debugging/triage skills, no automation awareness).
● Candidates who need heavy direction / aren't comfortable being a self-starter (this team wants someone who can run complex testing with less engineering dependency).
Nice-to-have Skills
1) Trust & Safety / sensitive-content testing exposure
2)Experience testing social networking apps (Feeds, creation, interactions)
3) Comfort coordinating with offshore teams (flexible hours for India/Mexico
collaboration)
Overview
As an QA Contractor, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality by executing and improving test processes, collaborating with engineering and QA leads, and supporting the delivery of high-quality features. This role is designed for individuals who can operate independently, contribute to test strategy, and take ownership of execution within defined scopes.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience writing and executing test cases and test plans.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus.
Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with python, JavaScript, SQL