QA Automation Engineer (AI Native)

About You You are a QA Automation Engineer passionate about building automation solutions for modern AI-native applications. You enjoy designing scalable test strategies, validating AI-powered workflows, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software. You thrive in Agile environments where automation, continuous improvement, and innovation are essential. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to explore emerging AI technologies that enhance software quality and testing efficiency. You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of experience in QA Automation. Strong experience designing and executing automated testing strategies. Hands-on experience with Playwright. Strong JavaScript or TypeScript programming skills. Experience automating REST APIs. Experience testing AI-powered applications is highly desirable. Experience working with Stagehand, browser-use, Prompt Engineering, AI Agents, or similar AI technologies is a plus. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Upper-Intermediate English proficiency or higher. You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities: Design and execute automated testing strategies for AI-native applications. Build and maintain API and UI automation suites. Validate AI-powered workflows, autonomous agents, and AI-assisted user experiences. Collaborate closely with developers to identify risks and improve software quality early in the development lifecycle. Continuously improve automation coverage, testing processes, and quality standards. Promote QA automation best practices across engineering teams. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to the adoption of modern AI-assisted testing meth