Staff QA Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for Archer’s ride-sharing and airline operational platforms.
  
  
• Develop and execute automated tests using Python, JavaScript and other relevant testing stacks for cloud-native applications and services.
  
  
• Lead the implementation of testing methodologies and quality assurance processes, ensuring systems are robust, efficient, and secure.
  
  
• Develop product feedback processes to refine requirements and bug collection processes to maintain application quality.
  
  
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders to define customer requirements and translate them into product requirements.
  
  
• Own the full testing lifecycle—from test plan design and execution to bug tracking, reporting, and hotfix verification.
  
  
• Conduct code reviews for test automation, enforce QA best practices, and mentor future QA engineers.
  
  

What You Need

• Small but mighty, 0 to 1 builder mentality.
  
  
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  
  
• 5+ years of QA engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable software.
  
  
• Proficiency in JavaScript and Testing Frameworks for test automation development.
  
  
• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or 4 additional years experience
  
  
• Deep understanding of continuous integration, testing philosophy, product lifecycle, and bug tracking.
  
  
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with data validation and working with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MongoDB).
  
  
• Background in high-availability, real-time systems or event-driven architectures.
  
  
• Prior experience in aerospace, transportation, or ride share industries.
  
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  
  

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140k - $180k Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.