Member of Technical Staff - QA

fav•Santa Monica, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

fav is hiring a senior Member of Technical Staff - QA to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of its evolving social platform. The role involves testing and validating features across a live-service environment where rapid iteration and continuous deployment are core to product development. The successful candidate will be product-minded, comfortable in a fast-paced startup, and focused on delivering seamless experiences for creators and users in real time. This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica, California. The base salary is $125,000–$135,000, with options. Benefits include unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan, comprehensive health insurance, and paid company holidays. fav describes its platform as a place to connect, engage, and play, empowering creators through audience participation and deeper connections. Its culture emphasizes open and respectful communication, real-time feedback, collaboration, and high standards. fav is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 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.
Ability to move quickly, prioritize effectively, and test under tight timelines.
Strong experience partnering with engineering and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate issues clearly and collaborate on solutions.
Experience testing mobile applications on iOS and/or Android.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with real-time, live-streaming, or gaming products.
Passion for interactive experiences, live streaming, gaming, and empowering creators.

Responsibilities

Own and execute end-to-end testing strategies across mobile and web platforms.
Partner with engineering, product, and design teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Test evolving features in a live-service environment with frequent deployments and iterations.
Prioritize testing based on risk, impact, and product timelines.
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and documentation for new and existing features.
Identify, document, and track bugs, communicating them clearly and supporting timely resolution.
Contribute to improvements in QA processes, tools, and automation frameworks where applicable.
Perform regression, functional, and exploratory testing to support product stability and performance.
Advocate for the user experience by ensuring the product is high-quality, intuitive, and engaging.