About SmartNews
SmartNews is a global leader in redefining information and news discovery, committed to providing users with accurate, timely information and supporting quality journalism. We combine the power of our unique machine-learning technology with the expertise of our first-rate editorial team to bring news that matters to millions of users from our over 3,000 global publishing partners.
Founded in 2012 in Tokyo, Japan, SmartNews has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, and Singapore.
The Role
Join our QA Engineering Team, where we focus on ensuring the quality and smooth delivery of the SmartNews application. As part of this team, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining test automation for both Android and iOS platforms, keeping the product delivery fast and safe.
Your responsibilities:
- Create and improve test automation framework
- Write and maintain integration and E2E test cases in web and mobile application
- Perform Shift-Left Testing by collaborating with engineers in improving continuous integration and delivery pipeline
- Develop tools to ensure product safety while maintaining fast delivery
- Build and maintain distributed systems for test parallelization and automation infrastructure to increase productivity
Minimum requirements
- Strong experience in automation for web and mobile applications.
- High-level proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably JavaScript).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Proactive in improving automation frameworks.
- Ability to understand user needs and transform them into effective tools.
Nice to have skills/experiences
- React Native testing and/or development experience.
- Experience with LLMs or machine learning.
- Experience working overseas or collaborating with international teams.
- Hands-on experience developing web or mobile applications.
Working Condition
- Office Location: Tokyo
- Annual health check covered by the company
- Visa sponsorship and overseas relocation support available for eligible candidates
Top Skills
What We Do
Created to deliver high-quality news from a wide variety of trusted publishers in one place, the SmartNews team works tirelessly to help readers feel good about being informed.
Since the beginning, our mission has been clear: to deliver the world's quality information to the people who need it. We firmly believe that valuable, reliable news should be accessible to everyone.
Utilizing cutting-edge AI technology alongside the expertise of seasoned news professionals, the SmartNews app is used by millions of people, earning thousands of 5-star ratings.
Behind our success stands a diverse and passionate global team working to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive news experience for every reader. Curious about joining our world-class team? Explore career opportunities and stay updated on the latest by following our page.
