Overview

The kind of person we are looking for…

The Rdio QA group is looking for software engineers with experience developing automated tests for our web and mobile clients and our backend services. Extending our existing tests to integrate user stories in a cutting-edge, automated way will help us identify engineering issues early, eliminate system downtime and keep our listeners rocking. We are looking for smart people with solid programming experience, a passion for detail and an ability to think like an Rdio listener.

The kind of stuff you’ll be doing…

Build the integration tests using our existing automated test suites as a foundation
Evaluate and give input on developers’ unit tests
Talk, IM and email effectively with our web, mobile and backend development teams
The kind of skills & experience we expect…

3+ years experience writing and extending automated tests
Fluency in a high level language, e.g. Python or Ruby
Deep understanding of QA with experience planning and programming automated tests
Organized and detail oriented with a planned inbox strategy and a tidy calendar
Passionate about product quality with a critical eye for software design

Bonus experience…

Experience programming tests in Selenium or another web test driver
Mobile OS automated testing experience

What we offer…

We’re a start-up, but our salaries are all grown-up. In addition, we have comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, and dental), a 401k, 7 week paid parental baby bonding leave and 15 days of vacation. You will also receive equity so you’re in a good position to enjoy Rdio’s future successes.

How to apply…

 Be sure to include the title and job code for this role – #ENG10 – in the subject of your email.

 

 

About Rdio

Rdio is the groundbreaking digital music service that is reinventing the way people discover, listen to, and share music. With on-demand access to over 25 million songs, Rdio connects people with music and makes it easy to search for and instantly play any song, album, artist, or playlist.

Launched in August 2010, Rdio is headquartered in San Francisco and was founded by Janus Friis, the co-creator of Skype. Available in countries all over the world, Rdio is funded by Janus Friis through his investment entities.