Remote Quality Assurance Tester Jobs In California

A Welcoming Opportunity to Shape Software Excellence from Home

If you believe that software should not only function correctly but also deliver a seamless, intuitive user experience, this is your stage to shine. As a Remote Quality Assurance (QA) Tester based in California, you will join a diverse team that values every voice, fosters empathy, and works with a unified goal: delivering exceptional digital experiences for users worldwide. We’re not just testing software—we're making sure real people can trust and enjoy the technology they use every day.

Key Responsibilities in This Impactful Role

Core Testing Functions

• Designing comprehensive, reusable test cases to validate functionality across multiple platforms.
• Running manual and automated tests to identify, document, and track defects.
• Working closely with engineers, UX specialists, and product leads to refine features and resolve issues early.
• Verifying cross-browser and cross-device performance to ensure accessibility and consistency.
• Continuously suggesting process improvements based on user behavior and testing insights.

Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment

Remote Culture with a Human Touch

Our remote-first setup allows you to contribute comfortably from your California home, whether that’s a cozy apartment in Sacramento or a peaceful beach cottage near Santa Cruz. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace that supports different lifestyles, neurodiversity, caregiving responsibilities, and individual work rhythms.

Collaborative Culture

Your colleagues won’t just be your teammates—they’ll be your champions. We work in cross-functional pods where QA professionals, engineers, and product owners come together with mutual respect. Our commitment to a diverse team extends beyond hiring. We support ongoing learning through DEI workshops, mentorship programs, and honest feedback loops.

Tools and Technologies Empowering Your Role

Testing and Automation Tools

• TestRail and JIRA for planning and bug tracking.
• Selenium, Postman, and Appium for automation testing.
• BrowserStack and Sauce Labs for real-world cross-device validations.

Communication and Documentation

• Communication through Slack, Zoom, and documentation in Confluence.

These tools are part of an ecosystem designed to support thoughtful, strategic testing with minimum friction.

Qualifications That Help You Thrive

Ideal Candidate Background

• 2+ years of QA experience, particularly in web or mobile application testing.
• Familiarity with Agile development cycles and continuous integration.
• A proactive mindset when it comes to uncovering usability flaws and bugs.
• Clear, inclusive written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing.
• Comfort working in a remote environment with asynchronous collaboration.

Additional Value

Experience with accessibility testing, internationalization, or localization QA is a strong plus.

Professional Development and Career Growth

Support for Your Ambitions

We don’t just care about software—we care about the people who make it happen. That’s why we offer structured development programs, personal learning budgets, and access to certification courses.

Employee Success Stories

Our leadership team shares stories every quarter of how testers have made a difference, such as the time one of our QA team members identified a critical issue in an edge case that affected a non-verbal user’s ability to complete a task, ultimately helping us improve our product for all users.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

An Equal Opportunity Approach

We proudly identify as an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring process is blind to background, gender identity, disability, and ethnicity—and that’s just the beginning. Inclusion is woven into the way we operate, from how we onboard team members to how we celebrate diverse cultural traditions across time zones.

Policies That Reflect Our Values

• Parental leave
• Wellness days
• Mental health care access
• Inclusive onboarding
• DEI learning programs

90-Day Success Roadmap

Your Journey in the First Three Months

• First 30 Days: Explore our product ecosystem, meet your team, and learn our QA processes. Contribute to testing cycles and file your first defect.
• By Day 60: Own a test plan and collaborate on a release cycle.
• By Day 90: Implement a meaningful process improvement, share feedback in a team retro, and build lasting relationships within your squad.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and Perks

We believe in fair, transparent compensation and offer a competitive salary of $89,334 annually, along with benefits that support your whole self:

• Remote-first, flexible schedule
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off and wellness days
• Technology stipend and home office setup support
• Learning & development allowance
• Paid volunteer time and social impact programs

Apply Today and Help Shape a Better Digital World

If you’re looking for a role where your attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and empathy-driven approach will be celebrated, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join a team where quality isn’t just a job—it’s a shared mission to improve the digital experience for everyone.

We look forward to learning about your experiences, exploring your journey, and helping you create your next chapter in an inclusive, remote-friendly space that prioritizes people.