Staff Software Engineer – Mobile QA

Coinbase

. Own the technical strategy for mobile QA infrastructure across the native rewrite .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $218,025 - $286,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mobile test infrastructure, including architecting automated regression systems for iOS and Android, while leading QA processes and mentoring engineering teams. Proven ability to define operational practices that enhance release quality and manage testing resources effectively.

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Mobile Test Infrastructure ExpertiseAutomated Regression Systems ArchitectureSwift ProficiencyKotlin ProficiencyQA Process Management

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest Framework ArchitectureNative DebuggingQuality Standards EnforcementRegression TestingPerformance ValidationRelease Readiness GatingDual-Codebase Parity ValidationSEVs ManagementPostmortem Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationMentoringBuilding Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI

Industry Keywords

Mobile QA InfrastructureOperational PracticesQuality MetricsPhased RolloutTesting Resources Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSKotlinSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical strategy for mobile QA infrastructure across the native rewrite
Design operational practices that reduce maintenance and operational overhead while improving release quality
Build and scale automated test systems for recurring regression testing
Define what should be automated versus handled manually across regression, performance validation, and release readiness gating
Lead QA readiness for the phased rollout, including success metrics, resourcing, and operations
Determine when to increase or reduce testing resources as quality gains diminish
Partner with engineering leadership, product, and design to define SLOs and quality dashboards
Shape the QA onboarding playbook for product teams transitioning to native
Set the hiring bar for QA contributors
Mentor L3-L5 engineers on test architecture, native debugging, and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in mobile test infrastructure
Experience architecting automated regression systems for native iOS and Android at scale
Track record of defining and delivering test infrastructure strategy that other engineering teams depend on
Strong proficiency in Swift and Kotlin
Ability to architect test frameworks, debug native app behavior, and enforce compile-time quality constraints
Experience operating QA processes during large-scale migrations or platform transitions
Experience managing dual-codebase parity validation and phased rollout quality gates
Experience leading SEVs and postmortems that improve team practices
Ability to build alignment and secure commitment from cross-team and cross-functional partners
Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight
Must be based in the USA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Quarterly in-person working sessions (“surges”)
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Free compatible screen reader for applicants who need screen reading technology