Entry Level QA Engineer Jobs

New grad qa engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project often carries more weight than a long resume. Most openings include on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing, with employers like Maverick Tech, Reser's Fine Foods, and JBS Foods hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles135+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMaverick Tech
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type89% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Arthrex
Engineering Co-op - Quality Assurance - Supplier Quality (AMIE)
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Arthrex
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Engineering Co-op - Quality Assurance - Supplier Quality (AMIE)
Arthrex
Ave Maria, Florida
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
5,001-10,000

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Atlas Copco Group
Quality Assurance Inspector
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Atlas Copco Group
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Quality Assurance Inspector
Atlas Copco Group
New Hudson, Michigan
Audit
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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MES Solutions
Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator
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MES Solutions
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Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator
MES Solutions
Norwood, Massachusetts
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Quality Control
$27 - $31/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Entry Level QA Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Maverick Tech
Maverick Tech5 open roles
Reser's Fine Foods
Reser's Fine Foods5 open roles
JBS Foods
JBS Foods3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software17
  • Food & Beverage15
  • Manufacturing11
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
  • Consulting & Professional Services11

Entry Level QA Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level qa engineer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on testing skills, even from coursework, bootcamps, or personal projects. Familiarity with manual testing, basic automation tools like Selenium or Postman, and bug-tracking systems such as Jira gives candidates a clear edge. A portfolio showing real test cases, defect reports, or a small automation script can make a stronger impression than years of experience alone.

Which companies hire entry level qa engineers?

Companies hiring entry level qa engineers right now include Maverick Tech, Reser's Fine Foods, and JBS Foods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. A mix of large tech employers, growing startups, and enterprise software firms regularly open entry level QA roles as they build out their testing and quality assurance teams.

Are there remote entry level qa engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and team. About 11% of entry level qa engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making this one of the more accessible fields for candidates who prefer flexible work arrangements. Many fully on-site roles are also listed, so candidates can filter by their preferred setting when searching current openings.

Are these new grad qa engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior qa engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly mentions entry level in the title or description. Candidates fresh out of a degree program, coding bootcamp, or self-study path regularly qualify.

Which industries hire the most entry level qa engineers?

Entry Level qa engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they ship software at high volume and need testers who can support development teams as products are built, updated, and scaled.