Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our AI Product Org and build our quality function from the ground up. We operate a data-intensive visualization platform spanning web application, APIs, and data ingestion pipelines. You'll be designing test strategy, building automation, establishing test case management, validating data correctness at scale, and using GenAI to work faster than a traditional QA team could. This is a 0-to-1 role for someone who wants to own quality end-to-end.
What You’ll Do:
- Own the full testing lifecycle: test planning, execution, bug triage, and release verification.
- Design test plans/cases for our data ingestion pipelines, APIs, and analytics platform.
- Build automated test suites (Python, JavaScript, Playwright) covering frontend, backend, and data pipelines.
- Validate data correctness end-to-end — from raw ingestion through Parquet/Iceberg transformation to dashboards.
- Design and run stress/performance testing for high-volume data, APIs, and real-time charting.
- Set up test case management and coverage tracking (e.g., Testiny).
- Build CI/CD-integrated testing (GitHub Actions) across Kubernetes/AWS services, including Redis and SQL/analytical stores (DuckDB, etc.).
- Establish bug tracking and Hotfix verification processes for visibility across teams.
- Partner with engineering, product, and data teams to turn requirements into testable acceptance criteria.
- Review test automation code and enforce QA best practices.
What You Need:
- 0-to-1 builder mentality — comfortable creating process and tooling where none exists.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of QA engineering experience delivering scalable, reliable production software.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and test automation frameworks.
- Experience testing data pipelines and data-heavy applications.
- Working knowledge of SQL/relational databases to independently verify data correctness.
- Proven ability to design and execute stress/performance testing for APIs or data-intensive systems.
- Strong grasp of CI/CD, testing philosophy, and bug tracking practices.
- Experience with, or aptitude for, cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, S3, Kubernetes).
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience validating data lake/lakehouse formats (Parquet, Apache Iceberg).
- Familiarity with DuckDB, Redis, or similar analytical/caching technologies.
- Experience testing data visualization layers (D3.js, Plotly, Grafana, or similar).
- Background in high-availability, real-time, or event-driven data systems.
- Experience using GenAI/LLM tooling to accelerate QA workflows (test generation, synthetic data).
- Familiarity with container orchestration and CI/CD tooling.
- Background in aerospace, especially flight test data analysis or aircraft health monitoring.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $130,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Skills Required
- 0-to-1 builder mentality (create process and tooling)
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of QA engineering experience delivering scalable production software
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and test automation frameworks
- Experience testing data pipelines and data-heavy applications
- Working knowledge of SQL/relational databases to verify data correctness
- Proven ability to design and execute stress/performance testing for APIs or data-intensive systems
- Strong grasp of CI/CD, testing philosophy, and bug tracking practices
- Experience with or aptitude for cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, S3, Kubernetes)
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Set up test case management and coverage tracking (e.g., Testiny)
- Build CI/CD-integrated testing (GitHub Actions) across Kubernetes/AWS services
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
