About the role

Velt’s platform is trusted by industry leaders including Pendo, Heygen, Runway, Lambdatest and is shaping the way users collaborate and work together online. The company is looking for a passionate Test Automation Engineer to ensure high quality features are shipped fast. Your work will power critical experiences on world-class products and brands.

What you need to succeed

Proven experience as a Test Automation Engineer or similar role.
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for web automation.
Deep understanding of different testing types: E2E, API, UI, and unit testing principles.
Solid knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs).
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and keen eye for detail.
Strong interest or experience in using AI tools for software testing.
Good communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team.

What you will do

Design, build, and run automated tests for web applications using Playwright.
Develop and maintain E2E, API (frontend and backend), unit tests and UI tests to ensure full coverage.
Develop and automate evaluation suites (evals) for AI features to ensure accuracy, performance, and reliability.
Drive automation of all testing processes from start to finish.
Explore and use AI tools to automate test generation, improve test coverage, and boost efficiency.
Continuously improve test automation framework and testing strategies.
Work closely with developers and product teams to identify bugs and ensure quality.
Clearly report issues and track them through to resolution.

We are looking for the following four fits

Startup stage fit

Work well independently with unclear problems.
Thrive in fast-changing, less structured environments.
Love delivering results regardless of task.
Ambition to be the best in your craft.

Problem fit

Passionate about ensuring software quality; enjoy finding ways to break things to improve them.
Excited about building robust automated testing solutions and exploring AI's role in revolutionizing testing processes.

Experience fit

3+ years in a frontend technical role working with customers.
Worked at the same company for 2+ years.
Significant direct experience using Playwright for test automation is a must.
Proven experience in API testing (frontend & backend) and complex E2E testing.
Experience or strong aptitude for learning/applying AI tools in testing context.

Culture fit

Prioritize speed over perfection.
Able to explain difficult concepts simply ("to a 5 yr old").
Find common ground in tough scenarios.
Hungry to learn and grow extremely fast.

Why you should join us

Be one of the first 10 employees shaping engineering practices, products, culture & business.
Get equity and participate in company success.
Work with an outstanding team.
Learn and grow at an accelerated pace.

Create your best work & shape future shared experiences on the web.

Code shipped daily directly to end users.

7. Your work will have a large direct impact on company & customers.

Application submission requirements

Why are you looking for a change right now?
What excites you about the problem space & your point of view?
Why are you the right fit?

Interview Process

Intro call: assess skills, experience & motivations alignment

2. Round 1: Interview with founder (60 mins) – problem solving & collaboration deep dive

Round 2: Technical interview (60 mins) – technical problem solving

4. Round 3: Pair Programming (90 mins) – small project during call; decision within 24 hrs

Offer call (30 mins) – discuss compensation, equity & benefits

Company Overview

Velt aims to redefine online collaboration by making it seamless across apps—erasing lines between online/offline co-working with high velocity and low ego culture. Products include:

Velt SDK: JS SDK enabling powerful collaboration experiences integrated into other products
Superflow: JS plugin enabling product/marketing/design teams to comment/collaborate directly on websites

Team consists of ex-Googlers who have launched products like Augmented Reality in Google Search & Maps.