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Full-Time

Quality Assurance Engineer

Posted on 10/17/2024

Focal Systems

Focal Systems

51-200 employees

Automates retail operations with AI technology

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$85k - $105kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence 1-2 times per week.

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
Requirements
  • 3+ years professional experience including 3+ years in a QA Engineer role
  • 3+ years of experience with Python, JavaScript & Cypress
  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
  • Experience in writing and executing data consistency/accuracy tests a plus
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
  • Experience with automated testing tools
  • Comfortable presenting to the management team
  • Startup mentality, team player and willing to work 40+ hours a week
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the engineering and product team to identify system/feature requirements
  • Create comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases for frontend and backend code alike
  • Perform thorough regression testing, execute manual and automated testing of existing and new code
  • Design, develop, deploy and execute automated test scripts and report on the output of these tests
  • Identify and document bugs thoroughly, create tasks for the engineering team and help drive issues to a resolution
  • Build tools to track key QA metrics and monitor & report on key metrics
  • Assist in planning and coordinating all QA activities, help oversee our team of QA analysts

Focal Systems automates and optimizes retail operations for physical stores using artificial intelligence. Its main product, FocalOS, is an operating system that improves store management and inventory processes while enhancing financial performance. FocalOS uses battery-powered, WiFi-enabled cameras to scan shelves hourly, providing retailers with real-time data on inventory levels. This allows stores to manage stock more efficiently and quickly address supply issues. Unlike competitors, Focal Systems focuses specifically on the needs of brick-and-mortar retailers, offering both software and hardware solutions. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and reduce labor costs for retailers, ultimately delivering significant value in the retail technology market.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$41.8M

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

49%

2 year growth

79%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major retailers like Walmart Canada and Village Super Market demonstrate Focal Systems' ability to scale and integrate effectively.
  • The company's entry into the UK market and collaboration with the British Retail Consortium highlight its potential for international growth.
  • Focal Systems' technology significantly reduces labor costs and improves inventory management, offering substantial financial benefits to retailers.

What critics are saying

  • The retail technology market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Dependence on hardware components like cameras could pose supply chain risks and impact service delivery.

What makes Focal Systems unique

  • Focal Systems leverages AI-driven automation to provide real-time, accurate shelf inventory data, setting it apart from traditional retail management solutions.
  • Their cost-effective, battery-powered, WiFi-enabled cameras offer continuous monitoring, a unique feature that enhances operational efficiency.
  • Focal Systems' focus on brick-and-mortar retailers allows them to address specific challenges in physical store management, unlike broader retail tech solutions.

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