Overview
Quality Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX at Rev
Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Rev
Location: Austin, TX
We’re so excited to have you on our team as we create the future of Rev.
As you know, our mission is to unlock the full power of human speech. Why? Because we believe in bridging the gap between individuals, communities, and global audiences, and fueling connections and experiences that drive meaningful change. Simply put … every voice deserves to be heard.
We built the most accurate Speech-to-Text ASR in the world that surpasses our competitors across: 75 languages and counting; dialects; genders and subject matters. We did this because in a world where so much is said and yet so much goes unheard – we believe every perspective is not only valuable, but critical. And while that’s our technology, that is also our culture.
We didn’t transform the speech technology space by following the status quo. We did it by bringing perspectives to the table that were different from ours, and ensuring they had the freedom and responsibility to create, innovate, and transform our product and how we serve our customer. As a part of the Rev team, the work that you will do will propel these efforts and continue to help us best serve our customers.
It’s an exciting time to join Rev!
How will this role will Serve, Own and Grow at Rev:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is embedded within our software engineering teams, ensuring that quality is prioritized throughout the development lifecycle. You will be responsible for testing features, identifying defects, troubleshooting customer issues, and continuously improving our quality processes.
The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining and improving software reliability. You will help drive measurable improvements in:
Defect detection rate – Identifying and resolving issues before they reach production.
Escaped defects – Reducing the number of defects that impact our customers.
Test coverage – Expanding automated and manual test coverage across application functionality.
Responsibilities
As a
Quality Engineer
you will:
Perform manual testing on software applications to identify defects and usability issues
Develop and execute test cases and test plans based on requirements and design specifications
Conduct functional, regression, integration, and system testing to ensure software stability
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to ensure high-quality releases
Troubleshoot customer-reported issues and perform root cause analysis
Track and document defects using test management and issue-tracking tools
Participate in design and requirement reviews, providing input to improve testability
Continuously optimize testing processes to enhance software quality and efficiency
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in software testing methodologies and tools
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with manual testing methodologies and best practices
Familiarity with functional, regression, integration, and system testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for defect identification and troubleshooting
Understanding of software development processes and ability to collaborate closely with developers
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools is a plus
Extra Impressive:
AWS certification or cloud testing experience
Previous experience in technical support or troubleshooting roles
Exposure to automation testing frameworks or scripting
