About micro1
micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.
Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web and mobile applications using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
- Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks to keep pace with evolving project needs.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless test execution with GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Identify, report, and track software defects using best practices and tools.
- Analyze test results, provide clear feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document automation processes and communicate findings with technical clarity both in writing and verbally.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java (Eclipse), JavaScript, and C#.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress, and Appium.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining automated test suites for complex software systems.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly articulate technical concepts and testing outcomes.
- Proven ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ISTQB Certification or similar recognized QA credentials.
- Experience with performance and security testing in automated environments.
- Prior experience working with geographically distributed teams.
