Senior Staff Quality Engineer

<p><b>Who We Are:</b></p><p>SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.</p><p></p><p>This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital role in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life everyday.</p><p></p><p><b>SiriusXM Media</b> is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius XM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative ad tech solutions powered by AdsWizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBCUniversal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe.</p><p></p><p><b>AdsWizz</b>, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. AdsWizz is the underlying monetization solution for well-known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers or all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, AdsWizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. AdsWizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries.</p><p></p><p><b>How you’ll make an impact:</b></p><p>The Staff Quality Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling test frameworks, automation strategies, and quality engineering best practices across multiple product domains. This role oversees complex quality initiatives, mentors other engineers, and influences decisions that shape the overall QE strategy for SiriusXM’s media platforms.</p><p></p><p>The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a proven record of building scalable test frameworks, improving quality processes, and driving innovation in automation, performance, and CI/CD systems.</p><p></p><p><b>What you’ll do </b></p><ul><li><p>Lead Quality Engineering across multiple projects, overseeing framework design, automation strategy, and execution.</p></li><li><p>Architect, develop, and maintain scalable testing frameworks (UI, API, and backend) using Playwright, Selenium, and REST Assured.</p></li><li><p>Drive quality governance and standardization of automation practices across teams.</p></li><li><p>Review and approve QE code contributions, providing technical feedback on design, extensibility, and maintainability.</p></li><li><p>Lead performance and reliability testing, developing frameworks to measure key performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Development, and DevOps to define and implement comprehensive testing strategies.</p></li><li><p>Analyze test results and system performance; use data to drive process improvements and product optimizations.</p></li><li><p>Act as a QE subject matter expert in architectural discussions and major technical initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins), optimizing build efficiency and test integration.</p></li><li><p>Mentor and guide QE engineers, elevating technical maturity and quality culture across teams.</p></li><li><p>Stay informed on emerging testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies, and lead the adoption of those that improve efficiency and scalability.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What you’ll need:</b></p><p>Minimum Qualifications</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.</p></li><li><p>8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Development in Test.</p></li><li><p>Expertise in automation framework design and architecture (Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured, or equivalent).</p></li><li><p>Strong programming skills in Java.</p></li><li><p>Experience with performance testing, API test automation, and CI/CD integration (GitLab, Jenkins).</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in cloud-based testing environments (AWS, GCP).</p></li><li><p>Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, SQL, and NoSQL databases.</p></li><li><p>Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated leadership in driving process improvements, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction.</p></li></ul><p>Preferred Skills and Experience</p><ul><li><p>Experience with Ads and Media domain systems.</p></li><li><p>Experience leading cross-functional QE initiatives in large-scale distributed environments</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with data pipelines and service monitoring tools</p></li><li><p>Test data management, performance benchmarking, and cloud-native QA solutions.</p></li><li><p>Must have a legal right to work in the U.S.<span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. </b></p><p></p><p><i>The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.</i></p><p></p><p>#LI-RE1</p> R-2025-11-98

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