QA Engineer - Clearance Required

As a QA Engineer at DEFCON AI, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of an AI-enabled decision-support system by creating and maintaining test plans, automated test suites, and performance testing. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to translate acceptance criteria into executable tests, hold teams accountable for meeting those criteria, and produce documentation that verifies the quality of releases. This role emphasizes independent testing and the use of AI-assisted development tools.

• Fully remote, results-based environment
• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
• Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
• 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

• No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python and automation tools
• The role requires active US Secret clearance, which may limit candidate pool
• The position involves independent testing, which may require strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with engineering teams