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QA Engineer

Remote Office is a cloud-based platform that helps businesses hire, onboard, and manage global remote teams, handling recruitment, HR, payroll, and compliance.

Remote Office

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Job Description – QA Engineer
Employment Details
Employment Term: Full-Time (Fixed)
Work Schedule:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Time (Los Angeles)
Weekends: Saturday & Sunday
Work Setup: Remote

Role Overview
We are looking for a QA Engineer to manually test productivity desktop applications built on .NET across Windows and macOS platforms. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure a high-quality experience for an AI-powered desktop product operating in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
This role requires strong cross-platform testing expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to translate product behavior into structured, actionable test cases and bug reports.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform manual functional testing of desktop applications across Windows and macOS
  • Validate application behavior on Windows 10/11 and macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon/ARM)
  • Design and author structured test cases from product specifications, UI walkthroughs, and exploratory testing
  • Maintain test cases in structured formats (CSV/spreadsheets) with clear steps, expected outcomes, and pass/fail criteria
  • Review and refine AI-generated test plans by removing redundancies, identifying edge cases, and improving clarity and coverage
  • Identify, document, and report bugs with precise reproduction steps, severity classification, screenshots, and logs
  • Test complex desktop UI flows including multi-window interfaces, drag-and-drop, system tray/menu bar interactions, modal dialogs, and installer flows
  • Validate platform-specific behaviors including Windows Shell extensions, registry-related behavior, NSIS installers, macOS app bundles, Info.plist configurations, and file associations
  • Test integrations with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook Classic and modern Outlook
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams using Microsoft Teams and GitLab for issue tracking and communication

Must Have Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in manual functional testing of desktop applications
  • Hands-on experience testing on both Windows and macOS environments (not limited to one platform)
  • Ability to test across Windows 10/11 and macOS (including Intel and Apple Silicon systems)
  • Strong experience in test case design and documentation from product requirements or exploratory testing
  • Experience refining and improving test plans, including AI-generated test cases
  • Strong bug reporting skills with clear, structured, and reproducible documentation
  • Familiarity with complex desktop UI patterns and system-level behaviors
  • Understanding of platform-specific components such as Windows Shell, registry, NSIS installers, macOS app bundles, and system integrations
  • Experience working with Microsoft Teams and Git-based issue tracking systems
  • Strong written English communication skills
Good-To-Have Requirements
  • Experience testing Microsoft Entra ID / OAuth authentication flows
  • Experience with automation testing i.e. Selenium etc.
  • Exposure to AI or LLM-based chat applications
  • Experience validating installers (NSIS on Windows, .dmg/.app on macOS)
  • Experience working in fast-paced startup or product-driven environments

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3 years minimum

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At the heart of Remote Office is a transformative vision: to bridge the gap between global talent and forward-thinking businesses through a culture of seamless collaboration and technological innovation. Founded in 2019, the company views team building not merely as a logistical task but as an art form, meticulously crafting 'dream teams' that transcend geographical boundaries. Their mission is rooted in the belief that the future of work is distributed, and they strive to be the strategic ally that empowers organizations to scale without the friction of traditional hiring limitations.

The culture at Remote Office is defined by a 'client-centric' and 'professional' approach, where they act as a virtual HR partner—or 'vHR'—for their clients. They champion a philosophy of 'unconventionally articulated' service, blending human expertise with advanced tools like machine learning and RPA to ensure precision in matching talent. This dedication to quality and efficiency creates an environment where both their internal team and the remote professionals they place can thrive, supported by a framework that values transparency, adaptability, and the continuous pursuit of excellence in the remote operations landscape.

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