ABOUT FAVORITED
At favorited, we believe that digital communities should be more than just spaces to watch content. Our platform is a place to connect, engage, and play, and empowers creators by enhancing audience participation and fostering deeper connections.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But, if you’re a self-starter eager to shape the future of social interaction with a team that holds itself to the highest standards, this is the place for you. We value open, yet respectful communication and real-time feedback to help each other grow quickly. If you’re passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you’ll thrive in our fast-moving, collaborative environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Member of Technical Staff, QA to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our fast-evolving platform. You’ll play a critical role in testing and validating features across a live service environment where rapid iteration and continuous deployment are core to how we build.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments, is highly product-minded, and is excited about delivering seamless, high-quality experiences to creators and users in real time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and execute end-to-end testing strategies across mobile and web platforms.
- Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
- Test rapidly evolving features in a live service environment with frequent deployments and iterations.
- Prioritize testing efforts based on risk, impact, and product timelines in a fast-moving environment.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test documentation for new and existing features.
- Identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
- Contribute to improving QA processes, tools, and automation frameworks where applicable.
- Perform regression, functional, and exploratory testing to ensure product stability and performance.
- Advocate for the user experience by ensuring a high-quality, intuitive, and engaging product.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of experience in QA or software testing, ideally in startup environments.
- Experience supporting live service products with rapid release cycles and continuous deployment.
- Proven ability to move quickly, prioritize effectively, and test under tight timelines.
- Strong experience partnering closely with engineering and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues and collaborate on solutions.
- Experience testing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android).
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting.
- Familiarity with real-time, live-streaming, or gaming products.
- Passion for interactive experiences, live streaming, gaming, and empowering creators.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation: $125k - $135k base salary + options
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.
- 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
- Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
- Paid company holidays for time to recharge.
- Competitive salary that values your expertise and contributions.
Where You’ll Work: This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica.