Software Engineer QA

Location: Remote (CET to CET+3)
Type: Full-time
Eligibility: Independent and unrestricted work authorization in the EU Travel: 0–25%
Language: English
 

About Dawnguard

Are you passionate about secure cloud architecture and excited to shape the future of cybersecurity with AI? 

Dawnguard’s mission is to redefine cybersecurity with a platform that enables true shift-left security—from day zero to day 10,000.
We embed security directly into system architecture, before a single line of code is written. Our AI-powered platform automates design validation and generates production-ready Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

At Dawnguard, we believe security should be proactive, collaborative, and cloud-native. We’re rewriting the DNA of cybersecurity—driven by curiosity, integrity, and resilience.

We start with real customer problems—no tech for tech’s sake. We speak with honesty, even when it’s hard. We think independently, challenge assumptions, and welcome bold ideas that push us forward. We break things to understand them, then build something better. And when we see a problem, we own it.

If that sounds like you, let’s talk.

The Role 

As a QA Software Engineer, you’ll be part of the core team building Dawnguard’s platform. Your focus will be on designing and executing comprehensive testing strategies across front-end and back-end systems to ensure our platform meets both functional and non-functional requirements.

You’ll collaborate with founding engineers, product designers, and security experts to:

• Build integration tests for front-end and back-end components using modern testing frameworks.
• Execute functional and non-functional tests, including stress testing and chaos engineering.
• Generate detailed test reports for the CTO and leadership team.
• Support developers in writing and maintaining unit tests.

Responsibilities  

• Design and implement a full-stack testing program across the platform.
• Report on system testability and test outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Head of Product Design to ensure systems meet user expectations.
• Validate performance, scalability, and security across services.
• Contribute to front-end development tasks when needed.

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience in test engineering or software engineering, ideally within cloud or cybersecurity domains.
• Proficiency in test development using frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, etc.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (TypeScript, Angular).
• Bonus: Experience with Storybook for component testing and documentation.

What You’ll Get  

• Competitive salary and equity package. 
• Flexible working hours and remote setup. 
• Unlimited PTO 
• Opportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground up. 

For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact us at careers@dawnguard.ai. 

Recruitment Notice
We kindly ask recruiting agencies and third-party recruiters not to contact us regarding this role. Dawnguard does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters. Any such materials received will not create an obligation to pay referral fees.