Senior QA Automation Engineer

About Mesh At Mesh, our mission is to enable consumers to pay and be paid with any asset. Today, trillions of dollars in tokenized assets exist but remain largely unusable for everyday commerce. Mesh is bridging this gap by making crypto payments reliable, useful, and ubiquitous. We combine a powerful orchestration engine with a seamless consumer app to unlock liquidity for the world. Backed by leading investors like PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, we are building the infrastructure for the next era of the global economy. Join us! Overview We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to own the quality engineering function end-to-end. In this role, you will be responsible for designing automation frameworks, setting standards, and embedding quality into every step of the development lifecycle. As a core member of the team, you will not be a seat at the back of the sprint, but will work closely with engineers, product, and design to ship reliable, production-grade Web3 experiences. Mesh is a global company with headquarters in San Francisco, California USA. This candidate will work closely with the Engineering and Product teams spread across North America, Europe and India. What You'll Do Architect, build, and maintain robust end-to-end test automation frameworks using tools like Playwright. Design test strategies that cover the full stack: UI, API, smart contract interactions, and wallet flows Write and maintain tests for Web3-specific user journeys including wallet connection, transaction signing, contract interactions, and on-chain state verification Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and own the health of those pipelines Leverage AI-powered development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.) to accelerate test authoring and framework development, and bring strong opinions on how to do this well Identify gaps in test coverage, prioritize ruthlessly, and drive continuous improvement Champion quality culture across the engineering org Stay ahead of the curve on new testing tools, frameworks, and Web3 ecosystem shifts Who You Are Automation Expertise 7+ years of experience in QA engineering with a strong focus on automation Deep hands-on experience with Playwright and/or Cypress; familiarity with others (WebdriverIO, Selenium, Puppeteer) is a plus Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language (TypeScript, JavaScript, Python) Experience designing and scaling test frameworks from the ground up, not just maintaining existing ones Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and integrating tests into pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.) Web3 Knowledge Working knowledge of core Web3 concepts: wallets (MetaMask, WalletConnect), transaction signing, smart contracts, gas, RPC endpoints, and on-chain/off-chain interactions Experience testing dApps and writing tests that interact with or simulate blockchain state Familiarity with testnets or mocking Web3 providers is a strong plus AI-First Mindset Active, hands-on user of AI code generation and developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) You have real opinions on where these tools shine and where they fall short - you've found the edges You use AI to move faster without sacrificing rigor, and you can teach others to do the same The Right Mentality Self-starter who identifies problems and drives solutions without waiting to be asked Comfortable with ambiguity and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, resource-constrained startup environment Curious by default, you read release notes, follow ecosystem developments, and enjoy going deep on new tools and technologies Clear communicator who can translate quality risk into terms the whole team understands Nice to Have Prior experience at an early-stage or growth-stage startup Exposure to performance, load, or security testing in Web3 contexts Contributions to open-source testing tools or frameworks Familiarity with blockchain explorers, event indexing, or subgraph testing The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000 in San Francisco and New York. The compensation range provided may span multiple career levels and will be narrowed during the interview process based on factors including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. For candidates outside of San Francisco and New York, compensation will be adjusted to reflect the applicable market and location-based pay band. The base salary range listed excludes commission (if applicable), equity, and benefits. The pay range represents the minimum and maximum target for new-hire compensation. Actual compensation may vary and may be higher or lower depending on individual circumstances. Why You’ll Love It Here At Mesh, you're not stepping into a typical role—you're joining a rocket ship in mid-liftoff. You'll tackle complex, meaningful problems that actually move an industry forward, working alongside a sharp, motivated team that moves quickly, collaborates deeply, and expects everyone to operate with ownership. This is the kind of place where you'll see your work ship fast, make real impact, and be able to point to something and say, "I built that." You'll grow fast, level up your skills, and get a front-row seat to how a high-growth company scales from the inside, with competitive comp, solid benefits, and room to stretch your craft all coming standard. If you're energized by building, learning, and shaping something big—this is where you'll want to be. In-Office Expectations Employees based in our San Francisco, New York, and Bangalore hubs are expected to work from the office at least 40% of the time (approximately two days per week). This expectation may vary slightly depending on role, team, and business needs. Certain roles that require closer cross-functional collaboration or operational support may have additional in-office requirements, which will be discussed during the interview process. Our hybrid approach is designed to balance meaningful in-person collaboration, team building, and real-time decision-making with the flexibility to work remotely. We believe this structure supports strong execution while preserving autonomy and focus time. How We Care For Our Team We believe great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That starts with competitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company grow, plus comprehensive health coverage for you and your family. We offer unlimited PTO—and we mean it. Take the time you need to recharge and show up at your best. We're invested in your growth with a dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications. Work from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approach, and count on having the top-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional work. Mesh Pay is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.