Staff Quality Engineer - Linux

Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum.
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Staff Quality Engineer with a strong background in Linux environments and a focus on security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans and strategies to ensure the quality and security with a focus on automation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Linux applications and security features.
• Conduct security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify testing requirements and establish quality benchmarks.
• Automate test processes and frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy in testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the design and implementation of secure coding practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in QA and Linux security.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing methodologies and tools.

Additional Description
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 9+ years of experience in QA engineering, with a focus on Linux environments, automation.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python) for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in QA engineering, with a focus on Linux environments, automation.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python) for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Compensation:
  
  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $186,000- $285,300. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits:
  
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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