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QA Engineer (Contract)

Expa is a startup studio and venture fund founded by Garrett Camp, designed to support and fund the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing practical advice and resources.

Expa

Employee count: 11-50

Salary: 80k-83k USD

United States only

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and user-focused Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer Contractor to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about ensuring high-quality product experiences and has a strong eye for detail—even if they don’t have a technical or coding background. As a QA Engineer, you’ll be responsible for reviewing product functionality, identifying bugs, and helping ensure that our software meets the expectations of our users.

This role will be an independent contractor and will be expected to work approximately 20 hours per week to start, with an opportunity to work on other projects for additional hours. The hourly rate will be between $30-$40 per hour, depending on experience, and this person can be located anywhere in the US.

What You’ll Do

  • Execute manual test plans to validate product features and user flows

  • Report bugs, inconsistencies, and usability issues clearly and thoroughly

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to understand feature requirements and edge cases

  • Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for new releases

  • Help document and maintain test cases and QA processes

  • Track and verify resolved issues to ensure proper fixes

  • Provide feedback to improve functionality, design, and user experience

  • Help maintain product quality across browsers, devices, and environments

What We’re Looking For

  • 1–3 years experience in a QA role (software or digital product experience preferred)

  • Strong attention to detail and a natural curiosity to find what’s “off”

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

  • Ability to think from a user’s perspective and advocate for quality

  • Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities

  • Comfortable using tools like Asana, Jira, Trello, Confluence, or similar

  • Familiarity with web and mobile applications

  • Bonus: Experience with tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or exploratory testing tools

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

  • Experience working in Agile teams or fast-paced environments

  • Familiarity with basic QA methodologies or terminology (e.g., regression testing, smoke testing)

  • Interest in growing into a more technical QA role over time

About Mix

Mix’s mission is to connect the curious with the creative, delivering personalized recommendations one click at a time. Mix will provide a modern and elegant way to discover the best content liked by friends and experts, from across the web to your mobile device. Mix is proud to be an Expa portfolio company and we're looking for talented folks to join our team.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 80k-83k USD

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About Expa

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Expa was founded by Uber co-founder Garrett Camp with a clear mission: to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Many founders face the daunting challenge of transforming a promising idea into a scalable, successful business. They often lack the specific expertise in critical areas like product design, branding, engineering, operations, and recruitment needed to navigate the early stages of company building. This is precisely where Expa steps in. Our customers, the founders we partner with, are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that building a company from '0 to 1' and beyond requires more than just capital; it demands hands-on guidance and a supportive ecosystem. Our customers face the challenge of not only securing funding but also of making the right strategic decisions in product development, market positioning, and team building.

Expa provides a unique blend of resources, acting as both a startup studio and a venture fund. This dual role allows us to offer comprehensive support tailored to the specific needs of early-stage startups. Our team consists of experienced founders and operators who have collectively launched dozens of companies and supported over 100 founders, reaching hundreds of millions of users. This practical, battle-tested experience means we can offer tangible advice and work side-by-side with entrepreneurs. We help our customers overcome the hurdles of early-stage development by providing not just investment, but also strategic guidance in areas like iterative development and rapid prototyping. For instance, Stuart Sopp, CEO & Co-founder of Current, noted, 'Our partnership with Expa allowed us to take Current from a concept and infrastructure to a full-fledged challenger bank.' Similarly, Libby Leffler, CEO & Co-Founder of First, described the Expa team as 'true partners in every way, supporting founders and teams in company building from Day 0.' We offer a physical space for collaboration in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and London, fostering a community where entrepreneurs can connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another. Ultimately, Expa is dedicated to helping founders turn their innovative ideas into thriving, impactful businesses.

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