Manual Test Engineer

About SchmoozeAt Schmooze, we are redefining how people connect and match online. Through cutting-edge AI and machine learning, we’ve built a unique meme-driven recommendation and matching system that keeps users engaged in meaningful and entertaining ways. We don’t just want to build another dating app—we are here to revolutionize how people form connections, one meme at a time.Founded by Vidya Madhavan and Abhinav Anurag, alumni of Stanford and BITS Pilani, Schmooze has been featured in leading publications such as TechCrunch, Forbes, and The Economic Times for our innovative approach to matchmaking. Our app has already garnered millions of interactions worldwide, proving that memes are more than just jokes—they’re a powerful way to connect people.Why You Should Join UsAt Schmooze, we move fast, solve tough problems, and refuse to settle for mediocrity. If you're a backend engineer who thrives on tackling world-changing challenges, you'll fit right in.Impact Millions : Your work will directly shape how millions of users interact, match, and build connections.Cutting-Edge Tech : Work with a powerful real-time, data-driven stack, solving complex scalability and performance problems.High Ownership & No Bureaucracy : No unnecessary meetings, no red tape—just a close-knit team working relentlessly to push boundaries.Data-Driven, Results-Oriented : We iterate fast, measure everything, and pivot when needed to build the best product possible.What You’ll Do- Own the end-to-end quality of Schmooze’s features—matching, recommendations, chat, payments, and more.- Design and execute test strategies (manual + automated) to ensure scalability, stability, and performance.- Simulate real-world user behaviors from apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and stress-test edge cases.- Work closely with developers to reproduce, document, and prioritize bugs.- Build automated regression test suites for APIs, backend systems, and user-facing features.- Continuously improve QA frameworks, processes, and best practices.- Be the voice of quality and user experience inside the team.The Challenges You’ll Tackle- Ensure state-of-the-art Meme Recommendation Algorithms are bug-free, fast, and reliable.- Validate our Matching Algorithm for fairness and engagement (no ghosting bias, no "top 5% only" favoritism).- Optimize real-time messaging + swipes for ultra-low latency.- Build test frameworks to scale quality as user interactions explode worldwide.What We Look For- Experience : 0–2 years in QA / SDET roles (startup experience = bonus).- Strong knowledge of testing strategies, debugging, and automation frameworks.- Familiarity with distributed systems, async architectures, and real-time data.- Good understanding of user behaviors on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, etc.- Exceptional organizational skills—able to track, manage, and maintain bug lists.- Strong communicator—can collaborate closely with devs, product, and design.- Hunger to solve world-changing problems and deliver flawless user experiences.Our CultureHomely Vibe – We are a small, close-knit team that supports each other.Career Growth is a KPI – Your growth matters to us as much as our company’s success.No Hierarchy – The best ideas win, not job titles.One Team, One Place – We work together, learn together, and win together.Spot Bonuses – Out-of-the-box thinking and high ownership don’t go unnoticed.Leadership at Every Level – We believe that a small, elite team can only succeed if every single member is a leader in their own right.If you have the hunger, the drive, and the skills, let’s build something legendary together.