Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA
Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in San Jose are concentrated in North San Jose, downtown, and the Alum Rock corridor, across semiconductor, enterprise software, and medical device sectors. Employers actively hiring right now include Sanmina, WD, and ASML. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
- Sanmina43
- WD22
- ASML22
- Alchemy22
- Infosys22
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software65
- Electronics & Hardware43
- Medical Devices22
- Consulting & Professional Services22
Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality assurance engineer job in San Jose?
Focus your search on the semiconductor, enterprise software, and medical device employers clustered in North San Jose and the Great Mall corridor in nearby Milpitas. Companies in these sectors hire quality assurance engineers at volume, especially candidates with hands-on testing experience and familiarity with ISO or FDA compliance frameworks. Tailoring your resume to the specific industry, whether hardware, SaaS, or regulated devices, gives you a clear edge in San Jose's market.
Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in San Jose?
Employers hiring quality assurance engineers in San Jose right now include Sanmina, WD, and ASML, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Jose's hiring base is broad, ranging from global chip manufacturers and enterprise software firms to mid-size medical device and networking companies anchored in and around the city.
Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role, since hardware and lab-based testing positions require on-site presence while test automation and software QA work can often be done remotely. About 38% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand from the area's enterprise software and SaaS employers. Automation-focused and backend QA roles see the highest share of remote flexibility locally.
How can I get a quality assurance engineer job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is targeting QA analyst or junior test engineer roles at mid-size software and networking companies in North San Jose, where teams often hire entry-level candidates to handle manual and regression testing. Completing a recognized software testing certification and building hands-on skills through open-source projects strengthens your candidacy. Some San Jose medical device and semiconductor firms also run associate QA programs that train candidates on compliance-driven testing workflows.
Which industries hire the most quality assurance engineers in San Jose?
Most quality assurance engineer openings in San Jose sit in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Medical Devices, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Jose's position as the core of Silicon Valley means semiconductor manufacturing, enterprise networking, and SaaS development all generate sustained, high-volume demand for quality assurance talent year-round.
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