QA Lead (Automation+Performance)- Dallas, TX
At a glance
Senior QA & Test role at Fa Ertb Saasfaprod1. United States · $38,000–$133,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build automation approaches for probabilistic AI outputs, using model-based checks to evaluate the evaluations themselves
- Create and maintain benchmark datasets to compare agent behavior across prompt and model versions
- Verify agents choose the right functions and parameters through complex, multi-step tasks
- Track prompt and model changes for reliability, and add agent latency and token costs to CI/CD performance checks
- Develop automated checks for hallucinations, bias and jailbreak attempts, then turn business needs into measurable tests with AI engineers
What you bring
- At least ten years in QA automation, with recent work on AI, machine-learning or LLM applications
- Expert Python skills, plus experience using testing frameworks such as Pytest
- Familiarity with AI evaluation tools such as LangSmith, DeepEval or another listed framework
- Strong API testing and database validation experience, with SQL and JSON skills for checking agent-retrieved data
Who this fits
This senior role suits a QA automation specialist moving into evaluation of agent-based AI, including reliability, safe outputs and performance. Full-time employees can receive benefits and incentives; independent contractors are not eligible.
From the employer
We are seeking a QA Automation Lead who is ready to move beyond traditional "Pass/Fail" testing. In this role, you will design and build automation frameworks specifically for Agentic AI products. You will focus on evaluating the performance of autonomous agents, ensuring they follow logical reasoning paths, call the correct tools, and provide accurate, safe outputs.
Your mission is to build the "evaluations" (Evals) that define what high-quality AI behavior looks like, moving the needle from unpredictable experiments to production-grade software.
Key Responsibilities
- Non-Deterministic Testing: Develop automation strategies for probabilistic outputs, using model-based evaluation to "test the tester."
- Building "Eval" Pipelines: Create and maintain "Golden Datasets" to benchmark agent performance across different versions of prompts and models.
- Tool-Use Validation: Build automated tests to verify that agents call the correct functions/APIs with the right parameters in complex multi-step workflows.
- Regression Testing for Prompts: Monitor how subtle changes in prompt engineering or model updates (e.g., moving from GPT-4 to Claude 3.5) affect the product’s reliability.
- Latency & Token Monitoring: Integrate performance testing into the CI/CD pipeline to track agent reasoning time and cost-efficiency.
- Hallucination Detection: Develop automated checks to identify and report AI hallucinations, bias, or "jailbreak" attempts.
- Collaboration: Work closely with AI Engineers to translate "vague" business requirements into measurable, automated test cases.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 10+ years in QA Automation, with a recent focus on AI/ML or LLM-based applications.
- Python Proficiency: Expert-level Python skills (the industry standard for AI testing) and experience with testing frameworks like Pytest.
- AI Testing Tools: Familiarity with AI evaluation frameworks such as LangSmith, DeepEval, RAGAS, or Promptfoo.
- API & Backend Testing: Deep experience with Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress for UI, but a heavy focus on API-level testing and database validation.
- Statistical Mindset: Understanding that AI testing often requires "scoring" (e.g., 85% accuracy) rather than a simple binary pass/fail.
- Data Skills: Ability to work with SQL and JSON to validate data retrieved by agents during RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing Multi-Agent Systems (where one agent tests another).
- Knowledge of Prompt Engineering and how it influences software behavior.
- Background in Investment Banking or Fintech (if applicable) to understand high-stakes data accuracy.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 38,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 133,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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