Software Test Engineer - Remote

Overview

Shift5 is redefining the future of onboard operational technology (OT). As a fast-growing scale-up, we specialize in cutting-edge cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment, driven by a shared mission to revolutionize how fleets operate. By unlocking and democratizing the vast potential of onboard OT data, we help our customers’ fleets run smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Ready to be part of the next frontier in transportation and critical infrastructure? Come join us.

In Short

• Write comprehensive test plans for new and existing features.
• Create regression test suites to ensure ongoing stability.
• Inform how QA is integrated into engineering workflows.
• Work closely with other QA and Test Engineers covering the testing of embedded systems.
• Write automated tests against APIs and UIs.
• Integrate automated testing within build pipelines.
• Execute manual functional and exploratory tests.
• Be highly adaptable and able to learn new technologies quickly.
• Collaborate closely with Software, Hardware, Firmware, Data, and Platform Engineering.

Requirements

• Experience with programming languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Rust, GoLang, Ruby, Java.
• Strong proficiency in creating automated test suites.
• Ability to set up and configure test environments.
• Experience in automated and manual testing.
• Deep understanding of QA Engineering practices.
• Familiarity with test management platforms like Test Rail, Zephyr.
• Experience with REST APIs, CI/CD, SQL, Docker, Linux.
• US Citizenship.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $125,000-$175,000.
• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Uncapped paid time off policy.
• Flexible work & remote work policy.
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits.