Associate Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Associate quality assurance engineer jobs are open across software, fintech, healthtech, and enterprise technology, from entry-level to mid-level, with specializations in test automation, manual testing, and QA for web and mobile applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,599+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityCupertino, CA
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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QA Automation Engineer / SDET
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QA Automation Engineer / SDET
Atlantis IT Group
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management

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Quality Assurance EHS Technician
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Quality Assurance EHS Technician
Bakerly Barn
San Antonio, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science

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Software QA Engineer IV
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Software QA Engineer IV
Applied Materials
Billerica, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$128k - $176k/yr
10,000+

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Staff SW QA Engineer
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Staff SW QA Engineer
Dexcom
Remote
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
$117k - $194k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist
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Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist
US Defense Contract Management Agency
Luke AFB, Arizona
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$90k - $145k/yr
Remote (US)
ISO certification process

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Associate Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Food Lion94
  • Apple40
  • Robotics Technologies40
  • Amazon25
  • DHL22

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software25
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Food & Beverage11
  • Electronics & Hardware11
  • Banking & Financial Services11

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate quality assurance engineer jobs.

  • Experience writing and executing manual test cases against functional requirements
  • Familiarity with at least one test management tool such as JIRA or TestRail
  • Basic knowledge of automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile or Scrum methodologies
  • Ability to write clear bug reports with reproduction steps and severity classifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

Tips for Your Associate Quality Assurance Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to the testing stack

Hiring managers scan for specific tools like Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, or Postman before reading anything else. List the exact tools from each job posting in your skills section so your resume clears automated screening for associate quality assurance engineer roles.

Show bug reports you have written

Generic claims about finding defects don't impress QA hiring teams. Include one or two examples of well-structured bug reports in your portfolio or attach a sample, covering reproduction steps, expected behavior, and actual results, to give reviewers something concrete.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate quality assurance engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your testing type

Job titles blur together, but descriptions reveal whether the team wants manual testers, automation engineers, or API testers. Filter by keywords matching your strongest skill so you spend time on openings where your background is a direct fit rather than a stretch.

Prepare for a live bug-hunt exercise

Many associate QA interviews include a short exploratory testing session on a staging app or demo site. Practice narrating your thought process out loud as you test, because interviewers care as much about your reasoning and documentation habits as the defects you uncover.

Negotiate test coverage as part of your offer conversation

When evaluating an offer, ask about the team's test coverage percentage and whether the role involves writing automation from scratch or maintaining existing suites. Teams with low coverage often need more from an associate QA engineer than the job description suggests.

Associate Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate quality assurance engineers?

The most active employers for associate quality assurance engineers right now are Food Lion, Apple, and Robotics Technologies, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at software companies and healthcare technology firms that run continuous release cycles.

How many associate quality assurance engineer jobs are remote?

About 43% of associate quality assurance engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in software team hiring. Test automation and API testing roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring hands-on hardware, device lab access, or in-person sprint ceremonies are more likely to be on-site.

How do you become an associate quality assurance engineer?

Start by building foundational skills in software testing concepts, including test case design, bug lifecycle management, and basic scripting. Work through hands-on practice with tools like Selenium or Postman using free or open-source projects. Earning an ISTQB Foundation Level certification strengthens your resume. Apply to entry-level QA roles, junior test analyst positions, or QA internships to gain production experience alongside a senior team.

Can you get hired as an associate quality assurance engineer with little or no experience?

Yes, employers routinely hire candidates without professional QA experience if you can demonstrate practical skills. Build a portfolio by contributing bug reports to open-source projects, testing publicly available web apps, and documenting your findings clearly. Bootcamp graduates and self-taught candidates who show working knowledge of a test management tool and can walk through a defect they found on their own often move forward in the process.

What does the associate quality assurance engineer interview process look like?

Most associate QA interviews begin with a recruiter or HR screen covering your background and tool familiarity, followed by a technical interview where you write or review test cases for a sample feature. Many teams add a live exploratory testing exercise on a demo application. Final rounds typically include a conversation with a QA lead or engineering manager focused on how you communicate defects and work within a development team.

Where can I find and apply to associate quality assurance engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to associate quality assurance engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits. No separate signup is required before you apply.

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