Top Remote Entry Level QA & Test Engineering Jobs in Boston, MA

Performs OTDR testing and non-destructive inspections on fiber optic cables and mechanical components. Identifies faults, interprets schematics, analyzes test data, troubleshoots network issues, conducts quality inspections, maintains testing and calibration records, and follows ASME standards and safety protocols. Uses hand tools and equipment for assembly and repair while supporting reliable, high-quality communication infrastructure.

Lead initiatives that enable production-like system testing across engineering. Build realistic test environments, workload generation and replay, fault-injection tooling, shared testing frameworks, and continuous or release validation. Partner with infrastructure, reliability, release, and product teams to convert incident learnings into durable test coverage. Mentor engineers, influence testing strategy, and improve observability, debuggability, and operational readiness.

Execute scheduled, ad hoc, and release-milestone software tests; review test cases; report defects in issue-tracking systems; communicate status in standups; and collaborate with software test managers and development teams. The role requires knowledge of QA methodologies, black-box, grey-box, and white-box testing, strong communication and organization, independent and team-based work, and participation in planning and professional meetings.

Test web, mobile, backend, and AI products; design risk-based testing strategies; create test cases, checklists, and shared data; report, troubleshoot, prioritize, and triage bugs; own end-to-end testing; review requirements; collaborate with product and engineering throughout the SDLC; and advocate for quality and process improvements in a remote environment.

As a QA Engineer at Loancrate, you'll ensure the software functions correctly for lenders by testing user interfaces, reporting bugs, and building test cases. You'll work closely with Engineering and Product teams, define quality standards, and potentially lead the QA function as the team grows.

Execute and develop QA test plans and protocols for pre-release, upgrade, and current software versions. Write code and testing protocols, evaluate compatibility with communications hardware/software, identify and document bugs and root causes in technical bug reports.

Research Engineers will build QA systems for training data, define quality standards, audit datasets, and collaborate with data vendors to enhance data generation processes.