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Playwright jobs are open across regional theater, academic institutions, streaming and television production, and nonprofit arts organizations, at every level from emerging to established, with specializations in dramatic writing, musical theater, and adaptation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Leverage Agentic AI approaches and AI tools to enhance Quality Assurance outcomes by improving test coverage, accelerating test planning and execution, and optimizing defect management.
Create, maintain, and enhance the Playwright automation framework while identifying and prioritizing opportunities for automation.
Build and maintain API automation suites using Rest Assured for critical services and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines.
Debug test failures and collaborate with development teams to resolve API contract and integration issues.
Lead and manage offshore and onsite QA teams by assigning tasks, tracking progress, and removing delivery roadblocks.
Conduct daily standups, status reviews, and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.
Review user stories, automation scripts, testing tools, and team deliverables to ensure quality standards are met.
Support application performance testing and monitoring activities using tools such as JMeter and AppDynamics. Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. What you need to have to be considered
8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, including 2+ years leading or mentoring QA teams, preferably across offshore/distributed environments.
Strong hands-on experience leveraging Agentic AI technologies and AI-driven approaches within Quality Assurance processes.
Demonstrated success in delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies through AI-led initiatives.
Extensive hands-on experience in automation testing, functional testing, test management, and quality engineering best practices.
Strong experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright.
Experience creating and maintaining API automation suites using Rest Assured and integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent client-facing communication skills with the ability to lead status discussions, present QA metrics, and manage stakeholder expectations.
Proven experience coordinating onsite and offshore teams across multiple time zones, including task delegation, progress monitoring, and issue resolution. These will help you stand out
Experience with application performance testing using JMeter.
Experience monitoring application performance using AppDynamics.
Strong understanding of quality engineering metrics, test coverage analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience reviewing automation architecture, user stories, and testing artifacts for quality and compliance.
Ability to drive quality transformation initiatives using emerging AI technologies. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Applications will be accepted until 8/20/2026. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $70,000p.a. - $110,000 p.a. depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. #LI-SS2
Leverage Agentic AI approaches and AI tools to enhance Quality Assurance outcomes by improving test coverage, accelerating test planning and execution, and optimizing defect management.
Create, maintain, and enhance the Playwright automation framework while identifying and prioritizing opportunities for automation.
Build and maintain API automation suites using Rest Assured for critical services and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines.
Debug test failures and collaborate with development teams to resolve API contract and integration issues.
Lead and manage offshore and onsite QA teams by assigning tasks, tracking progress, and removing delivery roadblocks.
Conduct daily standups, status reviews, and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.
Review user stories, automation scripts, testing tools, and team deliverables to ensure quality standards are met.
Support application performance testing and monitoring activities using tools such as JMeter and AppDynamics. Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. What you need to have to be considered
8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, including 2+ years leading or mentoring QA teams, preferably across offshore/distributed environments.
Strong hands-on experience leveraging Agentic AI technologies and AI-driven approaches within Quality Assurance processes.
Demonstrated success in delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies through AI-led initiatives.
Extensive hands-on experience in automation testing, functional testing, test management, and quality engineering best practices.
Strong experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright.
Experience creating and maintaining API automation suites using Rest Assured and integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent client-facing communication skills with the ability to lead status discussions, present QA metrics, and manage stakeholder expectations.
Proven experience coordinating onsite and offshore teams across multiple time zones, including task delegation, progress monitoring, and issue resolution. These will help you stand out
Experience with application performance testing using JMeter.
Experience monitoring application performance using AppDynamics.
Strong understanding of quality engineering metrics, test coverage analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience reviewing automation architecture, user stories, and testing artifacts for quality and compliance.
Ability to drive quality transformation initiatives using emerging AI technologies. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Applications will be accepted until 8/20/2026. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $70,000p.a. - $110,000 p.a. depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. #LI-SS2
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in playwright jobs.
- Portfolio of produced or workshop-developed stage plays or scripts
- Bachelor's or MFA degree in dramatic writing, theater, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with directors, dramaturgs, and production teams
- Ability to complete drafts and revisions on production deadlines
- Familiarity with standard script formatting software such as Final Draft
- Teaching or workshop facilitation experience for education-based positions
Tips for Your Playwright Job Search
Tailor your samples to the venue
When applying to a regional theater, submit a full-length stage play. For a television room or streaming company, send a spec script or original pilot instead. Submitting the wrong format signals you haven't read the room, even if your writing is strong.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists playwright openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight workshop and development credits
Productions that reached full staging matter, but so do readings, lab productions, and residency workshops. List these separately on your resume so hiring committees can see your work has been tested in front of live audiences, not just written on the page.
Search by producing model, not just title
Many playwright positions are embedded in literary departments, ensemble companies, or education programs rather than posted under a clean title. Search for 'playwright in residence,' 'company writer,' and 'dramatic writing fellow' to surface openings a broad search misses.
Prepare a brief artistic statement for interviews
Most playwright interviews open with a question about your aesthetic or the kinds of stories you pursue. Have a focused two-to-three sentence answer ready that names your influences, your subject matter, and what distinguishes your voice, without generic phrases like 'authentic storytelling.'
Negotiate rights and production royalties upfront
Before accepting any staff or resident playwright offer, clarify who retains subsidiary rights to work created during the term. Some organizations claim first-production rights or a royalty share on future productions. Asking during negotiation is standard and expected.
Playwright Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most playwrights?
The companies hiring the most playwrights right now include Cognizant, LTM Limited, and Verisk, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Nonprofit regional theaters and university theater departments account for a significant portion of full-time and residency positions.
How many playwright jobs are remote?
About 82% of playwright openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the nature of writing work that can be done independently. Roles tied to active productions, ensemble companies, or in-person workshop programs tend to require on-site presence, while staff writing and development positions at television and streaming companies more often allow remote arrangements.
How do you become a playwright?
Start by writing and completing full drafts of original plays, then submit them to local theater festivals, ten-minute play competitions, and new works programs to get your scripts in front of directors. Pursue an MFA in dramatic writing or theater to build craft and professional connections. Apply for residencies and fellowships at theaters that develop new work, and seek out readings and workshop productions to hear your writing performed before live audiences.
How do you get hired as a playwright with little experience?
Focus on building a portfolio through student productions, community theater readings, and short play festivals rather than waiting for a full production credit. Literary managers and artistic directors read scripts, so submitting to open calls at regional theaters and new play development programs gets your work seen. Assistant dramaturg or literary associate roles at producing organizations can also place you inside the industry while you develop your writing.
What does the playwright interview process look like?
Most playwright interviews begin with a script review stage, where a literary manager or artistic committee reads submitted samples before any conversation takes place. If your work advances, you'll typically have a conversation about your artistic interests, influences, and how you approach collaboration with directors and actors. Residency and staff positions may also involve a brief workshop or public reading as part of the selection process.
Where can I find and apply to playwright jobs?
You can find and apply to playwright jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and interests, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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