Qa Automation Engineer

TL;DR

QA Automation Engineer: Owning and evolving the Cypress + TypeScript E2E automation framework, driving expanded coverage across critical product surfaces with an accent on integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines. Focus on applying AI-assisted tools to accelerate test generation, triage failures, and improve overall coverage velocity.

Location: This role is located in Budapest, Hungary - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

Company

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations.

What you will do

• Own and evolve Tulip’s Cypress + TypeScript E2E automation framework, driving expanded coverage across critical product surfaces.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to deliver fast, reliable feedback loops for engineering teams.
• Research and implement load and performance testing strategies to ensure system reliability at scale.
• Apply AI-assisted tools to accelerate test generation, triage failures, and improve overall coverage velocity.
• Mentor QA teammates by promoting automation best practices, leading test plan reviews, and improving quality visibility across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives by coordinating with engineers across product teams, aligning on testing strategy, and driving projects from scoping through delivery.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of QA experience with a balanced blend of manual testing and automation.
• Hands-on expertise with Cypress and TypeScript/JavaScript automation frameworks.
• Solid experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and ideally automating API tests.
• Strong exploratory/manual testing skills for complex SaaS products.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven, hands-on experience using AI-powered tools to improve testing quality, efficiency, or coverage.

Nice to have

• Experience designing or implementing performance/load testing strategies.
• Exposure to other automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium) or languages (Python).
• Interest in IoT technologies or embedded systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct impact on product and culture.
• Company equity.
• Private healthcare, L&D benefits, and eyeglass benefit.
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy.
• Team lunches.
• Dog-friendly office.