Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in San Jose, CA
Quality Assurance Analyst jobs in San Jose are concentrated in North San Jose, Downtown, and the Alviso area, across semiconductor, enterprise software, and medical device companies. Employers hiring right now include WD, ASML, and Alchemy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Senior QA engineer to become a part of the team, contributing significantly to the effort of modernizing legacy applications through their migration to AI based services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality, a strong technical background in automation of test scripts, and a proven track record of success in delivering high-quality software products.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Test the accuracy, performance, and usability of speech recognition models and systems, ensuring they understand a wide variety of accents, dialects, and languages in real-world environments.
- Lead the test design and test execution to verify software components in alignment with requirements and architecture defined.
- Develop test strategy to verify complex systems independently.
- Document and report bugs found during testing, collaborate with the development team for resolutions, and perform regression testing to ensure fixes are effective.
- Ability to influence teams to achieve project quality objectives.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (strongly desired): Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of speech recognition technologies and APIs (Microsoft Azure Speech or similar).
- Experience with test automation methodologies like TestNg framework.
- Familiarity with machine learning models and how they apply to speech recognition systems.
- Understands the theory and methods of testing on-prem/cloud applications and can apply them under minimal supervision while demonstrating:
- Ability to create and implement testing methods, recording the test results and prepare test metrics.
- Capability to test all aspects of the product/system including function/component, system, performance, regression and service. Strong analytical skills and ability to formulate test documentation (e.g. testing protocols, test reports) skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in Agile development environments.
- JIRA experience is must.
- Working knowledge of Azure/cloud environments, including cloud
- services, deployment models, and application testing considerations.
- Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, processes, and business context while contributing productively in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/ computer science or related discipline & 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Experience:
- Microsoft Azure Speech or similar: 1 year (Required)
- TestNG: 2 years (Required)
- Test automation: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95139
Senior QA engineer to become a part of the team, contributing significantly to the effort of modernizing legacy applications through their migration to AI based services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality, a strong technical background in automation of test scripts, and a proven track record of success in delivering high-quality software products.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Test the accuracy, performance, and usability of speech recognition models and systems, ensuring they understand a wide variety of accents, dialects, and languages in real-world environments.
- Lead the test design and test execution to verify software components in alignment with requirements and architecture defined.
- Develop test strategy to verify complex systems independently.
- Document and report bugs found during testing, collaborate with the development team for resolutions, and perform regression testing to ensure fixes are effective.
- Ability to influence teams to achieve project quality objectives.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (strongly desired): Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of speech recognition technologies and APIs (Microsoft Azure Speech or similar).
- Experience with test automation methodologies like TestNg framework.
- Familiarity with machine learning models and how they apply to speech recognition systems.
- Understands the theory and methods of testing on-prem/cloud applications and can apply them under minimal supervision while demonstrating:
- Ability to create and implement testing methods, recording the test results and prepare test metrics.
- Capability to test all aspects of the product/system including function/component, system, performance, regression and service. Strong analytical skills and ability to formulate test documentation (e.g. testing protocols, test reports) skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in Agile development environments.
- JIRA experience is must.
- Working knowledge of Azure/cloud environments, including cloud
- services, deployment models, and application testing considerations.
- Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, processes, and business context while contributing productively in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/ computer science or related discipline & 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Experience:
- Microsoft Azure Speech or similar: 1 year (Required)
- TestNG: 2 years (Required)
- Test automation: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95139
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Who's Hiring
- WD26
- ASML26
- Alchemy26
- Infosys26
- Peoplespace26
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Medical Devices
Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality assurance analyst job in San Jose?
Focus your search on North San Jose and the Great Mall corridor, where semiconductor fabs, enterprise software firms, and medical device manufacturers cluster. Candidates with hands-on experience in hardware validation, software test automation, or FDA-regulated quality systems stand out in this market. Tailoring your resume to the dominant sector you're targeting, whether chip manufacturing or SaaS, gives you a measurable edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire quality assurance analysts in San Jose?
Employers hiring quality assurance analysts in San Jose right now include WD, ASML, and Alchemy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Jose's hiring base skews toward large semiconductor and hardware companies alongside mid-size enterprise software and medical technology firms, so both corporate QA teams and lean startup quality operations are well represented.
Are there remote quality assurance analyst jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role type. About 43% of quality assurance analyst openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the flexibility concentrated in software QA and test automation positions. Hardware validation, semiconductor process QA, and lab-based medical device roles almost always require on-site work at San Jose facilities.
How can I get a quality assurance analyst job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is a junior or associate QA role at a mid-size enterprise software company in the North San Jose corridor, where structured onboarding and mentorship are more common than at large hardware firms. Completing a certified software testing course and building a portfolio of test cases or automation scripts strengthens your application considerably. Lateral moves from customer support or technical writing roles at San Jose tech companies also open QA doors faster than cold applications.
Which industries hire the most quality assurance analysts in San Jose?
San Jose quality assurance analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Jose's position as the center of Silicon Valley means semiconductor manufacturing, enterprise software development, and FDA-regulated medical device production each sustain consistent, year-round QA hiring demand.
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