Remote Engineer, Quality Assurance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AGent Energy is building a leading software platform to optimize distributed generation resources. They are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to own testing and quality across their technology stack, ensuring reliability in their energy platform through comprehensive test strategies and cross-functional collaboration. ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain comprehensive test strategies that cover the full AGent platform cloud backend, IoT device communication, embedded firmware, and customer-facing application layersDevelop and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites across all platform componentsOwn test planning for new features and releases, working closely with engineering leads to ensure quality is built in from the start not bolted on at the endMaintain clear documentation of test coverage, results, and known issues across the platformTest AWS infrastructure components including IoT Core device provisioning, Lambda functions, and data ingestion pipelinesValidate TimescaleDB schema performance and data integrity under high-volume, high-frequency telemetry loadsTest API integrations, data pipelines, and backend services for reliability, accuracy, and performance at scaleDevelop and execute test protocols for IoT device communication, provisioning workflows, and command handling between cloud and embedded systemsPartner with the Embedded Engineering team to validate firmware behavior, device-to-cloud messaging, and real-time control event accuracyBuild test environments and simulation frameworks that replicate real-world generator behavior and edge conditionsBuild and maintain automated test suites integrated into AGent's CI/CD pipelines via GitHub ActionsImplement automated regression coverage that catches issues before they reach productionContinuously improve test efficiency, coverage, and reliability through automation and toolingPartner with Cloud Backend, Application, and Embedded Engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle not just at the endIdentify, document, and track bugs with clear reproduction steps and prioritization recommendationsContribute to post-incident reviews and help drive process improvements that prevent recurrenceActively use Claude AI and other AI tools to accelerate test case generation, documentation, and defect analysis and bring a continuous improvement mindset to how AI can raise quality across the teamSkills 35 years of QA engineering experience with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end test strategy and executionHands-on experience testing cloud-based systems AWS experience strongly preferredFamiliarity with IoT systems, device communication protocols, and embedded or firmware testingExperience building and maintaining automated test frameworks and integrating them into CI/CD pipelinesStrong SQL skills for data validation and backend testingExperience with Claude AI or other AI tools in a professional context, or a demonstrated eagerness to integrate AI into your QA workflowDetail-oriented with strong written communication skills you document clearly and advocate for quality convincinglyAbility to work cross-functionally across cloud, embedded, and application engineering teamsExperience testing mission-critical or real-time industrial systems where reliability requirements are non-negotiableFamiliarity with time-series databases (TimescaleDB or similar) and high-volume data pipeline testingExposure to distributed energy resources, generator technologies, backup power systems (big plus!), or grid-edge infrastructureExperience with performance and load testing at scaleProficiency with Python or .NET (C#) for test automationBenefitsCompetitive base salary, performance bonus, and early-stage equity100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision premiums for full-time employeesTwo health plan options: traditional plan with FSA, or HDHP with company-funded HSABasic Term Life Insurance + voluntary insurance optionsFlexible PTOFully remote work from anywhere in the U.S.The opportunity to build quality into a platform that directly impacts grid reliability and the clean energy transitionCompany Overview AGent Energy helps unlock one of the largest untapped energy resources in the United States: backup generation behind commercial and industrial facilities. It was founded in 2025, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.agentenergy.com. .