Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum.
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Staff Quality Engineer with a strong background in Linux environments and a focus on security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans and strategies to ensure the quality and security with a focus on automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Linux applications and security features.
- Conduct security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance checks.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify testing requirements and establish quality benchmarks.
- Automate test processes and frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy in testing.
- Identify, document, and track defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the design and implementation of secure coding practices.
- Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in QA and Linux security.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing methodologies and tools.
Additional Description
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 9+ years of experience in QA engineering, with a focus on Linux environments, automation.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
- Proficient in scripting languages (Python) for automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in QA engineering, with a focus on Linux environments, automation.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
- Proficient in scripting languages (Python) for automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Compensation:
- The expected base compensation for this role is: $186,000- $285,300. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
- Benefits:
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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