QA Analyst II

Job Title QA Analyst II Duration 12 months Location Menlo Park, California – Hybrid 3 days per week; schedule flexible and subject to change. Job Description As a QA Contractor, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality by executing and improving test processes, collaborating with engineering and QA leads, and supporting the delivery of high-quality features. The role is designed for individuals who can operate independently, contribute to test strategy, and take ownership of execution within defined scopes. Responsibilities Execute and maintain manual and automated test cases for new and existing features. Reproduce, document, and triage bugs; work closely with engineering to drive resolution. Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans. Support QA leads in driving test strategy and test plan creation. Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress. Conduct product audits with QA leads’ guidance to analyze and improve test coverage. Conduct bug audits with QA leads’ guidance to identify product areas needing improvement. Provide release readiness support for medium/small size features. Lead test execution for small to medium‑sized projects or features. Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads. Work onsite as needed to collaborate directly with engineering and QA teams. Support stealth projects requiring higher diligence in execution. Run and lead testing techniques such as benchmarking testing, battery testing, and performance testing. Key Projects / Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Testing new features for apps such as Edits, Facebook, WhatsApp, and privacy‑related features. Testing new features and concepts using client tools/apps, not tied to a single AI tool. Coordinating with offshore teams (India and Mexico) for complex test setup and coordination, which may involve overtime / early‑late collaboration. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience writing and executing test cases and test plans. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus. Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with cross‑functional teams. Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, and SQL. Must‑Have Skills Automation and code‑reading skills – strong technical QA, ability to review code and support complex testing. Benchmarking/performance testing experience – define and measure quality and regressions independently. Comfort using AI agents/tools in QA for triage, debugging, and accelerating test work. Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience testing social networking apps (feeds, creation, interactions). Comfort coordinating with offshore teams; flexible hours for India/Mexico collaboration. Degrees / Certifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr