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# QA Engineer - Contract at Cie

- **Company:** Cie
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cie/jobs/4720719006

## Job description

We believe that sharper minds produce safer outcomes. Our mission is to make the world a safer place by improving training for peace officers through our mobile and web-based platforms.

Our QA team is talented, inquisitive, and fearless - constantly pushing each other to be great. We're looking for a Contract QA Engineer who will integrate deeply with our team and be responsible for addressing mobile/web application challenges and changes that might prevent accurate functionality of our user applications. What we build defines who we are, and you'll play a critical role in ensuring we get the details right every time.

What you’ll gain:

- Impact & Variety: Engage with complex integrations and influence product and engineering decisions.
- Professional Growth: Collaborate across multiple layers, honing versatile engineering skills.
- Autonomy & Ownership: Take full ownership of your features from concept to deployment.

What you'll do:

- Deliver quality through a combination of manual and automated testing.
- Create, maintain, and execute test cases defined in the Test Management Platform (TestRail).
- Define pre-conditions and create test data needed for test case execution.
- Isolate the signal from the noise through methodical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Think out-of-the-box and find creative ways to solve a variety of testing challenges.
- Log high-quality bugs tickets into JIRA.
- Identify and validate across browsers, operating systems, and devices.
- Manage builds & releases on projects from start to finish.
- Leverage 3rd party tools and custom scripts as needed to support testing.
- Create & manage release notes and report test results.
- Periodically monitor application health using reporting dashboards and tools.
- Proactively provide feedback on product usability and recommendations to improve overall quality.
- Assist in supporting the customer by assisting helpdesk support with investigations and ticket triage.

What you need to succeed:

- 4+ years of software QA experience testing web and/or mobile applications
- Strong experience creating, maintaining, and executing test cases, including functional, regression, exploratory, and end-to-end testing
- Experience with SQL, preferably PostgreSQL, including writing queries to validate data, troubleshoot issues, and support application testing
- Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and retesting defects, with clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence
- Experience with TestRail and JIRA, or comparable test management and issue-tracking tools
- Experience with web and mobile test automation, preferably Playwright/JavaScript and Appium/AltTester
- Experience testing across browsers, mobile devices, operating systems, and screen sizes, including platforms such as BrowserStack
- Ability to troubleshoot test failures and differentiate between application, automation, environment, and test-data issues
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to clearly communicate defects, test results, risks, and release readiness
- Ability to collaborate with Product, Design, Development, and QA to clarify requirements, identify edge cases, and ensure adequate test coverage
- Familiarity with CI/CD and source control, preferably GitHub and GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with testing for ADA is a plus

Powered by Cie Cie is a venture studio specializing in launching and accelerating start-up growth. Our executive crew have been key members in ninety-one startups with fifteen exits. These are the folks who cut their teeth at Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Internet Brands, StyleHaul, and more; mastering the art of launching ideas against all odds and getting to success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other protected characteristic.

## About Cie

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cie is a venture studio that partners with corporate leaders to re-imagine existing businesses and launches new ventures with entrepreneurs, acting as an innovation lab and accelerator.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed round in 2015, amount undisclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Venture Studio / Innovation Lab / Technology, Information and Internet
- **Target customers**: Corporate partners (B2B) seeking to build new business opportunities, and visionary entrepreneurs looking to launch and scale startups.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Cie creates startups that solve real problems and partners with corporates that do the same. Our team is working to make the world a better place.” (from careers page)

## Products & Services
- **Venture Studio Services**: Provides strategic and operational expertise in technology, product development, brand building, and customer acquisition to help launch and scale new businesses.
- **Corporate Partnership Program**: Partners with innovative corporate leaders (e.g., Petco, Pilot Flying J, Leslie’s Pool) to re-imagine existing businesses and build new ventures together.
- **Portfolio Companies (selected incubated startups)**:
  - **Cie Games** – acquired by Glu Mobile
  - **Nativo** – a native advertising platform
  - **ASAP Tire** – acquired by Tire Rack
  - **Titan School Solutions** – acquired by LINQ
  - **Performa Labs**
  - **Longève Brands**

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$9.0M** (per LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Corporate partners include Driving Line, Enzymedica, Leslie’s Pool, Nitto, Petco, Pilot Flying J, StyleHaul, and others.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Eight consecutive years (2019-2026) named to Built In’s Best Places to Work (#3 Startup in LA, #32 Startup in the U.S., #60 All Companies in 2026).
  - Multiple portfolio company acquisitions (Cie Games, ASAP Tire, Titan School Solutions).
  - Active hiring across engineering, marketing, people, product, and sales roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Venture Studio Model**: Combines Silicon Valley DNA with the business maturity of serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives – de-risking the startup process.
- **Cross‑Industry Experience**: Has built ventures across gaming, adtech, automotive, edtech, and more, providing a diversified toolkit.
- **Proven Exit Track Record**: Multiple successful acquisitions (Glu Mobile, Tire Rack, LINQ) demonstrate ability to create valuable companies.
- **Experienced Leadership Team**: Key executives have backgrounds at Amazon, eBay, Yahoo!, Overture, Pepsi, Nestlé, Saks Fifth Avenue, Goldman Sachs, and Internet Brands.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Launching new ventures with visionary entrepreneurs and adventurous corporate partners; solving real-world problems through commercial platforms; expanding the venture studio portfolio.
- **Direction for Growth**: Continuing to partner with corporate leaders for innovation and building new startups from ground zero across a variety of industries.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Described as collaborative, approachable, and open – “No matter your title, you will have a seat at the table.” Quarterly engagement surveys, all-hands meetings, and team-based strategic planning are used.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers a remote work program, flexible work schedule, and a hybrid work model.
- **Noteworthy Perks & Benefits**:
  - Equity grants in incubated startups.
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  - 401(k) plan with company match.
  - Catered lunches once a month; stocked kitchen.
  - Professional development tracks, mentorship, education stipends.
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on learning across multiple early-stage projects, using OKR model, and encouraging idea-sharing across departments. Senior roles (Senior Software Engineer, Senior Unity Developer) listed on Greenhouse.

## Sources
1. [ciedigital.com/careers](https://www.ciedigital.com/careers/)
2. [ciedigital.com](https://www.ciedigital.com/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/cie](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cie/jobs/4580523006)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/cie/faq/workplace-perception)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cie-digital-labs)

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