We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why “I love the people here” is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians.
The Role
We’re looking for a QA Engineering Lead to own and drive our quality strategy across products and releases. In this role, you’ll define testing standards, lead QA execution, and partner closely with Engineering and Product to ensure high-quality, scalable releases. This position sits on the Quality Assurance Engineering Team, a team that establishes quality best practices, enables reliable delivery, and champions a culture of quality across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, a strong communicator, and a strategic thinker who balances speed with quality.
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What You'll Do
- Own and execute the overall QA strategy, including manual and automated testing initiatives
- Lead release testing efforts and ensure quality gates are met prior to production launches
- Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to define acceptance criteria and test plans
- Identify risks early in the development lifecycle and proactively drive mitigation strategies
- Analyze defects and trends to improve product quality and processes
- Mentor and support QA engineers, setting standards and promoting best practices
- Advocate for quality across the organization and continuously improve QA workflows
- Collect & analyze quality and delivery metrics
Who You Are
- 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with leadership or ownership responsibilities
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, actionable feedback
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Eager to take initiative and drive improvements without heavy oversight
- Fueled by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product quality and customer experience
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What We Do
At GoGuardian, we’re helping shape the future of digital learning by providing educators, students, and schools with tools to create equitable and engaging learning environments. Together, we build innovative solutions to empower students, deliver insights, encourage experimentation, and reduce inequity. We’re growing fast and looking for passionate team members to join us!
Why Work With Us
Our team is made up of a diverse group of highly motivated, mission-driven individuals. As a remote-first company, most of our teammates work from the space that suits them best, wherever they may live. To collaborate in person, we have beautiful headquarters in sunny El Segundo, California.
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