Remote Manual QA Engineer - AI Voice & Web Apps

Manual Quality Assurance Engineer, SIMBA Team in Italy. This role focuses on ensuring reliability, functionality, and overall user experience of innovative web-based and audio-driven products used across global markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented QA professional to contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI voice technology used across global markets. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and support teams to validate new features, identify defects, and maintain high quality standards throughout the development lifecycle. The position combines hands‑on testing with process improvement initiatives, offering exposure to fast‑paced Agile workflows and modern AI‑powered technologies. Ideal candidates are analytical, highly organized, and passionate about delivering flawless user experiences. This fully remote role provides flexibility, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to make a direct impact within a rapidly growing technology environment. Accountabilities Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive manual test plans, test cases, and regression suites to ensure strong coverage across core functionalities and edge cases. Perform hands‑on manual testing across multiple browsers, devices, and user scenarios to validate new releases, product updates, and bug fixes. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to identify, reproduce, isolate, and document software defects with clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence. Maintain organized QA documentation, including test reports, release validation summaries, defect logs, and regression testing records. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to ensure QA involvement throughout the software development lifecycle. Partner with product, engineering, and customer support teams to prioritize issues based on user impact and business needs. Conduct regression and release validation testing to ensure product stability, reliability, and readiness before deployment. Continuously identify opportunities to improve QA workflows, testing efficiency, communication processes, and overall product quality standards. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in manual quality assurance testing, particularly focused on web-based applications and user-facing products. Strong understanding of QA fundamentals including test planning, exploratory testing, regression testing, defect reporting, and test case design. Experience working within Agile development environments and collaborating cross‑functionally with engineering, product, and support teams. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to isolate root causes and communicate findings effectively. Strong written communication skills for documenting defects, test cases, and QA reports clearly and accurately. Familiarity with project management and bug tracking tools such as Jira, Linear, or similar platforms. Experience using browser developer tools for debugging and issue investigation. Nice-to-have experience with accessibility testing, WCAG guidelines, API validation tools such as Postman, or exposure to test automation frameworks. Interest or familiarity with AI technologies, voice products, text-to-speech platforms, or audio-based applications is considered a strong advantage. Benefits Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere. Competitive compensation package including salary, equity opportunities, and performance-based incentives. Opportunity to work on innovative AI voice technologies used across global markets. Collaborative and fast-moving startup culture with high ownership and impact. Exposure to cutting-edge products, modern development workflows, and AI-driven technologies. Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equal opportunity and employee growth. Career development opportunities within a rapidly scaling technology organization. Flexible and supportive work environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. #J-18808-Ljbffr