Manual Software Tester

Description

Empatica

We build AI systems to understand human behavior through wearable sensors. Our technology empowers thousands of patients, clinicians and researchers with real-time human insight, driven by physiological and behavioural biomarkers.

We design and develop medical-quality wearable devices aimed to improve people's emotional well-being and save lives. Embrace2, our hero product, is the only wrist-worn seizure monitor cleared by the FDA.

We believe in a work environment that fosters autonomy, mastery and purpose. Each employee at Empatica is mentored and supported in their personal and professional development goals. We are a team of passionate people from all over the world bringing high levels of creativity to our everyday work.

Watch the recent TEDx talk delivered by our Co-Founder and Chief Scientist Rosalind Picard to learn more about the history of Empatica and what drives our commitment to great work: https://www.ted.com/talks/rosalind_picard_an_ai_smartwatch_that_detects_seizures_and_saves_lives

By working at Empatica, you’ll have a real opportunity to improve lives around the world, as part of a tight-knit team who share knowledge and are eager to keep learning and improving to create top-notch products that have a meaningful impact. If you jump on board, we can guarantee it won't be an easy ride, but it will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your career, one that will allow you to learn a lot and test your whole skill-set on multiple projects, which are already helping thousands of people worldwide.

• Joining and growing the QA team and spreading the passion for quality
• Testing mobile, web-based, and desktop solutions with the mindset of our end-user
• Checking every functionality of the product, you'll have the chance to learn the software inside and out
• Assessing the quality level of every new release of our apps
• Hunting down all the bugs with your QA logic mindset!
• Executing and enhancing release and testing plans
• Evaluating bug reports and reproducing reported issues
• Performing regression testing when bugs are resolved

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role

• Has +2 years of experience in Manual Software Testing.
• Has experience in mobile testing for iOS and Android (knowledge of both platforms is a huge plus).
• Expects to find problems, and propose solutions, not just to verify that everything is working fine.
• Constantly thinks of things that have not been tried and is expected to exercise parts of the software that may be weak or that may not interact well.
• Has a technical mindset with a strong attention to detail. You will be goal focused, reliable and analytical working ambitiously with steadfast common sense.
• Loves to share knowledge and document the result of his work.
• (A plus) Prior experience working on testing of wearable devices.
• Holds a BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

• Is a very quick learner
• Is a very quick learner (it’s not a typo)
• Is fun and easy to work with
• Has an excellent execution mindset
• Is a hard-worker and collaborative
• Has outstanding planning, time management and multitasking skills
• Is focused on quality and excellence
• Is flexible in terms of working time and ability to travel
• Is a problem-solving hustler who can take on any big or small project
• Is passionate about our products and our mission
• Is proficient in English (mother tongue is highly appreciated)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• We have offices in Milan City Center (where this position is based), Downtown Boston. And every summer, we hold an amazing beach retreat in Sardinia, Italy!
• Free lunch - yes, being in Italy, it's something you should care about!
• Organic fresh fruit
• Your personal MacBook
• Flexible work hours
• Free, superior Italian coffee - of course
• Free cookies, if you deserve them
• Much more...