QA Automation Engineer

Why Join HYCU?

HYCU is the fastest-growing leader in the multi-cloud and SaaS dataprotection as a serviceindustry. By bringing true SaaS-based data backup and recovery to on-premises, cloud-native, and SaaS IT environments, the company provides unrivaled data protection, migration, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection to thousands of companies worldwide. The company's award-winning R-Cloud platformeliminatescomplexity, risk, and thehigh costof legacy-based solutions, providing data protection simplicity to make it the #1 SaaS Data Protection platform. With an industry leading NPS score of 91, HYCU has raised $140M in VC funding to date and is based in Boston, Mass. Learn more atwww.hycu.com.

Overview

We are building next-generation Generative AI products that deliver actionable data insights at enterprise scale. Quality, reliability, and trust are critical for AI-driven systems. Our QA and Automation team ensures that AI workflows, data pipelines, and platforms are robust, observable, and production-ready.

JobSummary(EssentialFunctions)

• DesignandimplementautomatedtestframeworksforAI,data,andapplicationworkflows.
• Validateend-to-endAIpipelinesincludingdataingestion,modelinference,andoutputs.
• TestAImodelbehaviorforaccuracy,consistency,andregressions.
• Collaboratewithengineeringteamstoimprovetestabilityandquality.
• Monitorsystemhealthandproactivelyidentifyqualityrisks.

TechnicalSkills&JobRequirements

• Strongexperienceintestautomationandqualityengineering.
• Hands-onexperiencewithAPItestingandbackendvalidation.
• Experiencetestingdatapipelinesordata-drivensystems.
• ProficiencyinscriptingorprogramminglanguagessuchasPython.
• FamiliaritywithCI/CDpipelinesandautomatedtestingintegration.

Responsibilities

• BuildandmaintainautomatedtestsuitesforAIanddataplatforms.
• ValidateAIoutputsanddetectregressionsoranomalies.
• Workcloselywithdeveloperstoresolvedefectsandimprovequality.
• Definequalitymetrics,dashboards,andmonitoringsignals.
• ContributetobestpracticesfortestingAI-drivensystems.

Education&Experience

• Bachelor'sdegreeinComputerScience,Engineering,orarelatedfield.
• 5+yearsofexperienceinQA,automation,orsoftwaretestingroles.
• Experiencetestingenterprise-scaleordata-intensiveapplications.
• ExposuretoAI,ML,oranalyticssystemsisastrongplus.

AttributesofaSuccessfulHYCUerinthisrole:

• Self-starterandstrategicthinkerwhothinksoutsidethebox
• Takes responsibility and ownership for driving successful outcomes. You're results-driven with a winning attitude
• Team player! You have excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties
• Hands-onandbuilders'mentalitywithanentrepreneurialmindsetandintrinsicmotivation
• Obsessed with being customer-focused - We know our customers and are advocates for their voice and point of view across HYCU
• Intellectualcuriosity,alwaysopenforcontinuouslearning/growthmindset

Who We Are:

Our Core Values:Authenticity,GritandEmpathyare at the heart of everything we do at HYCU. All of us at HYCU take ownership in shaping and contributing to our culture.We pride ourselves in developing an inclusive and diverse company that supports ouremployees and customers to do extraordinary things.

The following is how we approach each Core Value:

• Authenticity- To be authentic means to be who we are and do it well. Focus your energy on being who YOU are. Be true to yourself. Authenticity also extends to our products. Understanding where we are truly the best fit for our customers and when we are not. And finally, authenticity in relationships: ensuring that we are honest and do what we saywe'regoing to do.

• Grit- Towinwe need to want it. Every team member needs to be able to jump in and help at every turn. Whetherit'sstaying late to help a colleague or customer orfindinga better process and making sureit'scommunicated cross-functionally. You justhave todo it and love it...and never stop trying.

• Empathy- We need to care about each other, about our clients, about our business, and about the world around us. That might seem like a tall order, but if wedon'tlive in a constant state of empathy, if wedon'tstrive to truly put ourselves in another person's shoes, we cannot truly serve the market.

"We are at our best when we stay true to our Core Values."~Simon Taylor, CEO

What We Offer:

Come work for one of CRN's "Cloud 100 Companies for 2026". At HYCUyou'llhave the opportunity to build your career with a "Visionary" B2B SaaS company fromGartner's Magic Quadrant forBackUpand DataProtection Platforms.HYCU provides an excellent benefits package including Medical Insurance,generous time off, and more. We offer career development programs and an inclusive global culture. All our employeesparticipatein our equity program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HYCU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.