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WHO WE ARE

If you ask us, we’re 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 that’s honest, inclusive, and positive.. Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR)™ rowing machine that delivers on-water experiences at home with workouts led by world-class athletes. At Hydrow, you’ll have the chance to shape a company that is disrupting the fitness industry while creating engaging content unmatched in the marketplace today. Sound exciting? That’s because it is!

WHY WE NEED YOU

As a Software QA Analyst, you would work to raise the bar on our mobile app and Hydrow connected fitness devices. In this role you will write detailed test plans, perform regression tests on existing features, manage software releases, and propose process improvements. You will work on a team with iOS, Android, and API developers, as well as collaborating with Product Managers to make sure our software meets customer needs. You will test, troubleshoot, and collaborate in an interactive, fast-paced environment and learn new skills along the way.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will..

Have a strong voice as part of a collaborative and high performing team

Test a wide variety of functions, including firmware and third-party peripherals

Contribute to bringing a new product to market

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

In the first thirty days you will:

Onboard with the team and understand application scope, ways of working and team processes

Shadow a software release and assist with acceptance testing

Test tickets independently and contribute to our test case library

Investigate and reproduce customer issues

In the first three months you will:

Independently manage testing for a major feature

Independently manage a software release

Collaborate with other team members on improving quality processes and metrics

Contribute to development of our upcoming strength product

Have the opportunity to test our mobile applications, web app, internal tools, and backend infrastructure–wherever your interests take you!

WHAT TOOLS YOU WILL USE

adb

Charles (or other proxy software)

Jira

Zephyr (Jira test case management)

VPN

Android logcat

Command line tools

Some knowledge of Kotlin a plus

Knowledge of automated testing a plus

WHO YOU ARE

CRITICAL THINKING: You question assumptions and are not afraid to ask questions. You seek to deeply understand how a feature operates and quickly escalate anything that doesn’t seem right. Even for long-standing functionality, you evaluate whether it meets your users’ needs.

DOCUMENTATION: You write clear and concise test plans that can be executed by others. You write up bugs with all the necessary information to reproduce and investigate the issue. You update tickets so that it is clear what has been done in each instance.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: You can operate independently and as part of a high functioning team. You are passionate about quality, process improvement, and change and enjoy the intellectual challenge of developing member-facing production code. You are one to speak up and point out both positives and areas of improvement to better yourself and the team.

TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION: You excel in a team environment, contributing to a culture of mutual respect and cooperation. Your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams helps drive projects to successful completion.

TIME AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: You can work independently and prioritize between multiple tasks. You manage your time well and complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard of quality

CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND SELF-AWARENESS: You possess a growth mindset, constantly seeking to improve your skills and knowledge. You are self-aware, understanding your strengths and areas for development, and are proactive in addressing them.

FEEDBACK AND COMMUNICATION: Strong in both giving and receiving feedback, you communicate effectively and constructively, fostering an open and honest dialogue within the team.

MOTIVATION AND DRIVE: Your high level of motivation and drive propels you to set and achieve ambitious goals. You demonstrate a strong work ethic and are committed to the success of the team and the company.

ADAPTABILITY: You are flexible and adaptable, capable of adjusting to new challenges and changes in the workplace. This agility enables you to thrive in our dynamic and fast-paced environment.

INTEGRITY AND HONESTY: You embody integrity and honesty in all your professional endeavors. You uphold ethical standards and foster a trust-based culture within the team.

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, risk-takers, 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, pregnancy-related 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 backgrounds—we 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!

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Hydrow is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $65,000 - $75,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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