QA Engineer

3+ years of QA experience, ideally at a startup or product companyStrong instincts for finding edge cases — you break things methodically, not randomlyExperience testing both web and mobile apps (iOS and Android)Comfort testing REST APIs using tools like Postman or similarAbility to write clear bug reports in English — details like environment, steps to reproduce, and expected vs. actual behaviorOrganized and self-directed — you can manage your own test queue without a lot of hand-holdingExperience with a project management tool (Linear, Jira, or similar)Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) Review tickets and product specs to write thorough test plans and test cases before development startsExecute functional, regression, and exploratory testing across web (Next.js), mobile (React Native/Expo), and API surfacesTest payment flows, KYC/identity verification, and onboarding funnels — catching edge cases that matter in a financial productFile clear, reproducible bug reports with steps, environment details, and screenshots or screen recordingsVerify bug fixes and validate releases before they go liveMaintain and improve our test case library in LinearParticipate in sprint ceremonies and give QA input during planning to catch issues earlyPartner with engineers on defining acceptance criteria for new features At Birdie, we’re redefining the currency of gifting and building the future of social fintech. As a QA Engineer, you’ll help ensure our consumer app, web platform, and white-label integrations deliver reliable, high-quality experiences for millions of users. You’ll collaborate across product and engineering teams to validate new features, improve test coverage, and uphold our quality bar. This role sits at the intersection of user experience and technical quality, providing a clear path to expand into automated testing as our product evolves. You’ll be empowered to contribute to release-readiness, regression strategies, and end-to-end quality ownership that protects user trust and drives business impact. Birdie is committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment. We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth within a fast-moving fintech startup. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional user experiences and shaping the future of social gifting.Note: This position supports remote work globally, with regular team collaboration and alignment on product milestones. Experience in fintech, payments, or any product handling financial dataFamiliarity with Playwright, Cypress, or other automated testing frameworksSome scripting ability in Python or JavaScript — enough to read test code and eventually write itExposure to compliance-sensitive workflows (KYC, identity verification, regulated flows)Experience testing white-label or multi-tenant SaaS products