Quality Assurance Engineer | $30-$80/hr Remote
Listing checked September 1, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
This role is your chance to apply your manual testing expertise toward training cutting-edge AI systems. You’ll help shape how models learn and reason by providing high-quality, real-world input through thorough testing of web and mobile applications. No previous AI experience is required—your domain knowledge and QA skills are what truly matter.
What You'll Do7
- 1Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and supporting documentation that align with project requirements.
- 2Execute functional, regression, user acceptance, exploratory, and cross-browser testing for web and mobile apps, including the LINE app.
- 3Perform thorough API testing and collaborate with developers to verify integrations and resolve issues.
- 4Identify, log, and track defects using industry-standard defect tracking tools, ensuring clear and actionable bug reports.
- 5Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and daily stand-ups, contributing to quality throughout the SDLC and STLC.
- 6Work closely with cross‑functional teams to clarify requirements and ensure that deliverables meet expected standards.
- 7Champion quality assurance best practices and drive continuous improvement across the team’s testing processes.
Requirements7
- 1Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience in manual testing of web or mobile applications.
- 2Proficient in designing and executing test cases, test plans, and test documentation.
- 3Strong background in regression, functional, exploratory, and user acceptance testing.
- 4Demonstrated ability in bug reporting, defect tracking, and cross‑browser testing.
- 5Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
- 6Hands‑on experience with API testing and mobile app testing.
- 7Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Who Should Apply
You’re a meticulous QA professional with at least a few years of manual testing under your belt and a knack for catching edge cases. You thrive in Agile teams, communicate clearly, and are eager to apply your testing superpowers to help train the next generation of AI. Experience with messaging apps like LINE is a plus, but not a must—your core testing skills are what we value most.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $30 to $80 per hour, based on experience and location, on a contract basis.
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In your cover letter, briefly describe a time your meticulous testing caught a critical bug that saved the team from a production issue. Also mention if you’ve tested messaging platforms (especially LINE) or worked on projects that involved AI training data—it will set you apart.
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