How we work

We cherish the moments when noise fades and we move with clarity, confidence, and focus — doing the right thing at the right time. These moments are when our best work happens, and we strive to create more of them.

We value craftsmanship over busyness, clarity over complexity, and resilience above all — whether it takes hard work or patience. We aim high, avoid mediocrity, and speak with fearless transparency.

We believe in accelerated career progression and take pride in growing talent from within, always preferring to promote our own before looking externally.

About the team

Our QA team is a key part of a small, nimble product organization that obsesses over delivering the best customer experience to a global market of founders. We work closely with engineering leadership, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure clarity, simplicity, and technical excellence in everything we ship. Every team member plays a hands-on role in shaping our product direction and maintaining high quality as we scale.

Our product is built using PHP, Symfony, Vue, PostgreSQL, AWS. We also use Redis, Vue Router, Vuex, Docker Compose, Docker, GitLab CI, and Graylog, and some third-party APIs like Stripe. We use Slack, Clubhouse, Notion, Whimsical, Figma, and G Suite to collaborate and build together.

What you will do

Join a leading QA team shaping software quality at scale — from building robust automation to owning test strategy and ensuring flawless releases across our most critical products.

Your responsibilities will include:

Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
Monitor debugging process results
Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

You should meet the following requirements

Be based in a LatAm country (this is a remote position)
1+ year of experience in a QA or software testing role (preferably at a fast-paced or tech-driven company)
Basic understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Experience writing and executing manual test cases and test plans
Familiarity with black box testing techniques (white box is a nice plus!)
Strong attention to detail and a passion for catching bugs before users do
Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with developers and product teams
Bonus points if you have:
Exposure to automated testing tools (especially Playwright)
Experience with API testing tools like Postman
Basic knowledge of SQL and scripting
Interest or experience in performance and/or security testing
Mediocrity is your enemy. You don’t stop until you get to "great." You’re relentless in pursuit of excellence.
You speak your mind, challenge assumptions, and present ideas clearly — no fear of conflict. Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication across teams and with international stakeholders.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary & equity: We offer top-of-market pay and a generous equity package — so you’re rewarded not just for your work today, but for the future you help create.
Generous raises & stock refreshers: Your impact deserves recognition. We review compensation quite frequently to ensure you're rewarded as your role grows — including stock refreshers so you continue to share in the upside of what we’re building together.
Flexible work setup: We offer the freedom to work remotely, embracing diverse work styles, while NYC-based team members can opt for a hybrid setup, spending some days in the office to foster collaboration.
PTO & other time off benefits: Take the opportunity to rest and recharge. No questions asked — it’s time to disconnect and come back stronger. Plus, paid sick days, your birthday off, and national holidays.
Gear to Thrive: We provide a renewable stipend on day one and every two years to create your perfect work setup — laptops, headphones, and more. It’s about giving you the tools to do your best work.
Comprehensive health benefits: Comprehensive health insurance reimbursement arrangement. No matter where you are, you’re covered.
Learning & development: We invest in your growth through a dedicated stipend for courses, events, and anything that helps you sharpen your skills and grow in your craft.
Parental Leave: We support you through life’s big moments — maternity, paternity, or adoption — with fully paid time off.
Generous annual bonuses that grow: Expect a bonus that reflects your hard work — usually about 10% of your base salary in the first year. From your second year, a 20% annual multiplier boosts this, rewarding your consistent performance.
Company Gatherings: We host annual retreats, quarterly in-person leadership planning, and occasional co-working days and happy hours — all fully covered to help us connect and have fun in person.
Vacation bonus: After 3 years at Firstbase, you'll receive a generous vacation bonus to take that dream trip. It’s our way of saying "thank you" for your commitment — we’re here for the long haul, and we want you to enjoy the ride.
Visa sponsorship: We support the best talent — wherever you are from. Firstbase offers visa sponsorship and renewal assistance if you are already in the US, or are looking to move to join our NYC-based team.
Accelerated career progression: We grow from within. When new roles open up, we look to our own team first — because we believe in recognizing potential, rewarding performance, and giving our people the opportunity to level up.

Junior QA Engineer

LATAM

Remote

Entry & mid-level

Firstbase