QA Engineer

At Circus, headquartered in Hamburg with offices in Berlin and Munich, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. Everything from meal creation, to kitchen management and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated, cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology.

Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we at Circus shift the current expectations around food.

Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the latest technologies converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new.

As a QA Engineer with a focus on consumer technology at Circus, you will play a vital role in delivering a high standard of quality and reliability in our customer-facing mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary agile teams to deliver exceptional consumer experiences through innovative technology.

• Work closely with the Consumer Tech development team to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality mobile features and projects.
• Create, maintain and execute effective test plans and test cases.
• Implement and maintain automated mobile end-to-end (E2E) test cases, to give quick feedback on the functionality of our consumer applications.
• Help train peers in how to write automated mobile E2E test cases, making use of industry best practices.
• Participate actively in ceremonies such as ticket refinements, daily stand-ups and retrospectives, contributing QA insights to the delivery of consumer-focused features.
• Clearly document and track software issues and enhancements through Jira, prioritising with the development team and championing continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Product, Data, and Marketing teams to improve overall software and process quality, and customer experience.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging consumer technologies, and QA trends to enhance Circus' testing methodologies and capabilities.
• Foster a culture of consumer-centric innovation and excellence within the organization, emphasizing the importance of rigorous testing and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar test role, preferably in a consumer tech environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in mobile testing, with a solid understanding of mobile development processes and mobile operating systems (iOS + Android).
• Experience working with mobile automated E2E testing frameworks (e.g., Appium, Espresso, XCUITest or Flutter integration_test).
• Proficiency in agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on delivering consumer value.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for learning and staying updated on emerging consumer technologies and industry trends.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities and challenges.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package with offered stock options for full-time employees.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months/year remote work (Worcation), and unlimited vacation days, along with a corporate pension plan.
• Personal Development: €500 personal budget for training, in-house training, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
• Mobility: Benefit from a €50 monthly budget for mobility or other expenses and a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped.
• Well-Being: Get a 30% discount on our food brands and access discounted Urban Sports Club membership.