Quality Assurance Analyst

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Maplesoft Full time

For over 35 years, Maplesoft has been a leading provider of software tools for engineering, science, research and teaching. Maple is math software that combines the world's most powerful math engine with an interface that makes it extremely easy to analyze, explore, visualize, and solve mathematical problems.

We are seeking a motivated
Quality Assurance Analyst
to join our QA team at Maplesoft. The Quality Assurance team plays a critical role in our software development lifecycle, contributing at every stage—from initial requirements review through testing and final product release.

Key Accountabilities

In this role, you will develop a strong understanding of our products and be responsible for:

  • Executing tests
    : Performing functional and regression testing of our desktop products across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Exploratory testing
    : Investigating usability, workflows, and edge cases to uncover issues that scripted tests may miss.
  • Collaboration
    : Working closely with development teams to understand new features and help define effective test strategies.
  • Bug tracking
    : Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects with clear, reproducible steps and solution-oriented feedback.
  • Test documentation
    : Creating and maintaining test cases and contributing to overall test plans and appropriate test coverage.
  • Release readiness
    : Participating in defect triage and discussions around product quality and release readiness.
  • Communication
    : Providing regular updates on testing progress, risks, and results to Project Management.

Key Requirements

  • Educational Background
    : Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Technical Literacy
    : Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
  • Analytical Mindset
    : Strong attention to detail and a natural curiosity for how software works (and why it breaks). An interest in mathematics or technical computing is a plus.
  • Communication Skills
    : Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly document complex issues.
  • Adaptability
    : A strong desire to learn new technologies and an interest in improving testing techniques and processes.
  • Team Player
    : A positive attitude and a willingness to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced QA team.

Working at Maplesoft

Our teams build world-class software and services for system simulation, calculation management and systems engineering. Our product suite reflects the philosophy that given great tools, people can do great things

Maplesoft offers a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative and exciting projects in the industry. We are committed to providing every employee with professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment, with excellent compensation and benefits.

This is a hybrid role with the requirement to work from the office a minimum of three days per week. The salary range for this role is $50,000 – 65,000.

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