AI QA Automation Engineer

About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging AI and data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge offerings including Cognite Atlas AI, an industrial agent workbench, and the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digital transformation, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma and other Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled AI-Augmented Automation Testing Engineer to architect, develop, and maintain advanced intelligent test automation solutions for our software products. You will champion the customer perspective, creating meaningful end-to-end test scenarios that simulate real-world usage patterns and support core business goals.

In this role, you will design and implement AI-assisted testing methodologies that enhance efficiency, reliability, coverage of User Acceptance Testing, leveraging your deep expertise in traditional automation frameworks. This is a hands-on position that demands strong technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and a product-centric mindset.

• Act as a customer advocate by designing high-value, end-to-end test scenarios that reflect real user workflows and business priorities.
• Lead QA modernization initiatives by applying AI-driven technologies to significantly expand test coverage and automation capabilities.
• Generate, optimize, and automate User Acceptance Test (UAT) scenarios using AI-enabled testing tools.
• Design, implement, and maintain AI-powered test automation frameworks to enhance coverage, accelerate test creation, and reduce maintenance overhead.
• Report defects, perform root-cause analysis and recommend actionable improvements.
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable, product-centric quality assurance solutions.
• Develop self-improving test systems that learn from failures, adapt to product changes, and continuously optimize testing effectiveness.

• 4–6 years of quality assurance experience in software or SaaS environments, preferably within industrial or data platform domains.
• Hands-on expertise with modern AI-driven QA tools (e.g., BotGauge, Katalon, LambdaTest, BrowserStack) and strong proficiency in automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in test automation development, test planning, execution, and defect management.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, Python scripting, and data validation methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and drive overall product quality.

Join the Global Cognite Community

Be part of a diverse, global team of 70+ nationalities, building technology that transforms how the world's industries operate.

Work from our modern Bengaluru hub in a hybrid, high-trust environment with a flat structure and direct access to decision-makers.

At Cognite, you'll learn fast, make an impact, and grow your career alongside exceptional talent.

Why Cognite

Recognized by CNBC and Frost & Sullivan as a global innovation leader, Cognite is driving the next wave of industrial AI and digital transformation.

Join us to shape the future of data and industry.

Apply today — and follow us on LinkedIn (@Cognite) to discover more opportunities.

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