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Lead QA Engineer (AI Native)

Remote, Worldwide·Full-time·Added 2 days ago

Social Discovery Group

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Social Discovery Group doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.
Russian
The ad asks for Russian, or counts it in your favour.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full-time;
The initial pay level or pay range for this role will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process and before the commencement of employment;
Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings;
Corporate discount for English lessons;
Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor's fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience building and owning testing processes in large, complex products with high reliability requirements, as a QA Architect, senior QA/SDET, or a senior engineer responsible for testing strategy;
Strong engineering background: understanding of system architecture, backend services, CI/CD and deployment processes;
Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines;
Daily use of AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or similar) as a core part of your work, and genuine interest in AI-first development;
High autonomy and ownership: ability to take loosely defined problems, propose solutions and drive them to completion without detailed specs;
Willingness to work as a hands-on individual contributor in a small senior team.

Languages

Fluent Russian

The role

We are looking for an Lead QA Engineer (AI Native) to join a new product in our portfolio.

Your will join a small senior team of four, and we build in a truly AI-first way: almost all of our code is written by AI agents (Claude Code, Codex), while we design the processes, set the tasks and verify the results. The codebase already spans millions of lines, with complex components and integrations, and the product works with real money. Ensuring its reliability is a challenge no textbook covers yet. That's why we need someone to own it.

This is an individual contributor role in a flat team, with no people management. Your leverage comes from processes, automation and AI agents, not team size.

What you'll do

Design and build the end-to-end testing pipeline for a product largely written by AI agents: pre-merge checks, nightly test runs, release and production gates;
Define the quality strategy for AI-generated code: where risks are highest, what coverage is needed, and how to keep it sustainable at scale;
Set up continuous automated UI testing across browsers and mobile devices, including AI-agent-driven testing; evaluate, choose and integrate external tools and services;
Own product reliability from a technical perspective, with special focus on critical financial flows;
Work closely with engineers and DevOps to embed quality into the development process and find the right trade-offs between speed and safety;
Use AI agents daily to create, maintain and evolve tests and testing tooling;
Drive quality initiatives proactively and share best practices with the team.

Hiring process

Sounds good? Join us now!

About Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a global technology company specializing in social discovery platforms that help people find friendship, love, and meaningful connections online. The company builds and operates a portfolio of niche dating and social networking brands, leveraging AI, data science, and product engineering to serve millions of users worldwide. With headquarters in London, SDG operates as a diversified group with a strong focus on product innovation, AI, and marketing.

In Spain, SDG has a growing presence, particularly in Barcelona, where they are actively hiring for a wide range of roles including engineering, HR, legal, marketing, and executive positions. The company is known for its international, English-speaking work environment and its focus on AI-driven products, making it a relevant destination for international tech and business professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Founded: 2011
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: socialdiscoverygroup.com

Good to know if you are moving

Offers a multicultural, English-speaking work environment, easing the transition for international hires.
Has a strong focus on AI and product development, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology.
The Barcelona office is a hub for diverse roles, from engineering to marketing and legal, providing various entry points for international talent.
The company's portfolio of niche products provides a dynamic and non-corporate work culture compared to larger tech giants.

In their own words

About the company & team

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a group of social discovery companies. SDG solves the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG's products redefine the way people interact and connect with one another.

Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures and regions of the world.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals who specialize in creating and developing globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of digital nomads works remotely from all over the world.

We're proud to be a two-time "Great Place to Work" winner (USA & Japan, 2024-2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).

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