Give every tenant their own isolated Kubernetes cluster. Built for AI Cloud Providers, AI factories, and multi-cloud Kubernetes platforms running production AI infrastructure. Backed by Berkeley SkyDeck.
About the role
As a Senior Software Quality Engineer at vCluster Labs, you aren't just writing test cases; you are the architect of how we know our product works. You'll own test strategy end-to-end across a fast-moving codebase, build the automation frameworks that give engineering the confidence to ship daily, and be the voice for testability and reliability in every design conversation you're part of. Ownership mindset: You spot what needs to happen and drive it forward without waiting to be told. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Experience depth: 7+ years in QA or software testing, including 2+ years operating at a senior or staff level
- Programming ability: Strong hands-on skills in at least one of Go, Python, or JavaScript, used for building automation and tooling, not just scripting one-off checks
- AI-assisted QA workflow: Daily use of AI tools for reviewing PRs and design docs, writing test plans, and automating test cases, paired with the judgment to know when to trust the output and when to verify it yourself
- Ownership mindset: You spot what needs to happen and drive it forward without waiting to be told
- Startup fluency: Proven ability to stay calm under ambiguity and juggle competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to advocate for quality across engineering and product
More about this role
As a Senior Software Quality Engineer at vCluster Labs, you aren't just writing test cases; you are the architect of how we know our product works. You'll own test strategy end-to-end across a fast-moving codebase, build the automation frameworks that give engineering the confidence to ship daily, and be the voice for testability and reliability in every design conversation you're part of.
Test framework ownership: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks spanning backend services and UI, built to scale with a fast-growing product.
Test strategy: Own and drive test strategy across services and features, ensuring coverage is thorough and tied directly to product goals, not just ticket checkboxes.
Cross-functional influence: Work closely with engineering and product to shape features early, advocate for testability, and align the team on what "quality" means for this product.
Architectural input: Sit in on architecture and design discussions, bringing a testability and reliability lens before code gets written, not after.
CI/CD integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) so engineers get fast,...
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