OpenAI
Systems Test Engineer, End-to-End Validation | Consumer Devices
$230K–$290K
San Francisco · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
About the job
Designs and executes end-to-end validation for consumer devices across hardware, software, connectivity, cloud services, and accessories, building reproducible tests and environments from prototype through launch.
What you'll do
- Develop test plans and procedures for user journeys, edge cases, and failure scenarios; run release-validation campaigns and report risks.
- Reproduce and diagnose system failures using logs and telemetry, and create regression tests from field issues and bugs.
- Identify and develop automation for high-value test workflows, collaborating across engineering, QA, and product teams.
What they ask for
- Experience with system-level, integration, end-to-end, or validation testing for complex hardware-software products.
- Skill translating loosely defined product behavior into clear, repeatable, measurable test procedures.
- Experience testing systems spanning devices, networks, backend services, mobile applications, or connected accessories.
Nice to have
- Experience automating tests or test setups using Python or similar scripting tools.
- Comfort with logs, diagnostics, command-line tools, network tools, and device configuration utilities.
Pay
$230K – $290K USD base salary
Tools
Python
AI focus
Validates consumer-device experiences that bring AI into everyday life; the posting does not specify direct AI development responsibilities.
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