WHO WE ARE
If you ask us were the perfect mix of athletes entrepreneurs engineers and creatives. Our diverse backgrounds and shared values are what help make Hydrow great. Our mission is not just to create an amazing fitness experience but a beautiful human experience one thats honest inclusive and positive.. Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR) rowing machine that delivers onwater experiences at home with workouts led by worldclass athletes. At Hydrow youll have the chance to shape a company that is disrupting the fitness industry while creating engaging content unmatched in the marketplace today. Sound exciting Thats because it is!
WHY WE NEED YOU
Join us as an eCommerce QA Engineer to drive quality testing for Hydrows cuttingedge headless eCommerce platform. In this handson role youll collaborate with engineering product UX and marketing teams to implement intelligent scalable testing strategies that enable rapid highquality releasesdriving trust in our directtoconsumer purchasing experience.
You will play a critical role in evolving our testing approach by combining manual validation with structured test plans and automationfirst strategies that ensure functional correctness performance and resilience at scale.
At Hydrow we value innovation automation and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to lead the transition from manual testing to an automationdriven quality culture introducing modern frameworks methodologies and best practices that scale. If youre passionate about quality empowering developers driving automation and ensuring a seamless digital experience wed love to have you on board!
WHAT YOULL ACCOMPLISH
First Thirty Days
Gain familiarity with Hydrows eCommerce platform by running and validating existing manual test cases ensuring thorough understanding of current coverage
Work with product managers engineers and stakeholders to review testing priorities current QA workflows critical purchase flows and site interactions
Collaborate with engineers to align expectations around test strategy coverage and potential automation opportunities
First Three Months
Execute manual test strategies as part of our delivery process generating feedback across functional areas of the site and new feature development
Identify critical edge cases and uncovered scenarios improving existing manual testing documentation and processes
Begin evaluating automation frameworks (Playwright Cypress Selenium) based on Hydrows architecture CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
Identify highvalue test cases for early automation efforts starting with checkout payment validation and order processing
First Six Months
Continue to execute manual test strategies while drive continuous innovation in automation migrating and expanding automated test coverage
Take ownership of test automation infrastructure ensuing stability efficiency and maintainability
Develop test data management strategies ensuring reliability across tests
Advocate for collaborative test authoringempowering engineers to integrate testing seamlessly into development
WHO ARE YOU
Passion
You believe that quality assurance is a driver of engineering excellence ensuring both speed and stability in software delivery
You believe in testing early and often to detect bugs quickly and minimize cost to resolve issues
You take pride in executing comprehensive manual tests while progressively introducing scalable automation framework
You balance efficiency with risk understanding with manual validation is necessary when automation should take over
Technical Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
Professional experience in manual test and automation for eCommerce web applications 3 years minimum)
Strong experience executing manual test plans identifying edge cases and ensuring comprehensive feature validation
Familiarity with modern automation frameworks (Playwright Cypress Selenium or similar)
Knowledge of unit integration contract and E2E testing best practices
Familiarity with web performance testing (Core Web Vitals Lighthouse SiteSpeed)
Understanding of crossbrowser/device testing methodologies
Understanding of software development lifecycle
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Ability to collaborate with developers to integrate test automation into the SDLC while maintaining strong manual validation where needed
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions GitLabe CI/CD Jenkins or similar
Experience with feature flag testing canary deployments and A/B test validation
Experience in synthetic monitoring and observability tools
Understanding of automated regression testing and rollback strategies in CI/CD pipelines
We are currently not accepting resumes or any other contact from external recruiters.
HOW WE WORK
Authentic and Inclusive: We embrace each and every one of our differences and celebrate our diversity. We commit to fostering a space where everyone belongs and is heard.
Nimble with Purpose: We are a fleet of speedy boats instead of a barge. As pathfinders of positive change we adapt our focus with ease when our purpose points us in a new direction
Resilient Teammates: We support our Hydrow teammates and members through challenges: technical personal or unexpected waves. We overcome the present obstacle and persevere together.
Hydrow is a community of innovators risktakers and trailblazers who celebrate individual differences and recognize that unique perspectives make us stronger smarter and more successful. Hydrow actively seeks applicants who can bring a variety of experiences perspectives and backgrounds to the team. Hydrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender sex pregnancy pregnancyrelated condition sexual orientation marital status religion age disability qualified handicap gender identity results of genetic testing military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our team values diversity in experience and backgroundswe do our best work when we create space for different voices and perspectives. Whatever unique experiences or skill sets you bring we look forward to learning from each other.
BENEFITS AND PERKS (Full Time Permanent Hydrownauts)
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums 100 Paid For By Hydrow
6 Months Fully Paid Primary and Secondary Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO Policy
$150/week Reimbursable for Childcare
401k
Free Membership to the Hydrow App and access to a free Hydrow
MORE!
Hydrow is an EVerify employer. EVerify is an Internetbased system that compares information entered by an employer from an employees Form I9 to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.