Full-Time
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Quality Assurance Automation
SoundExchange
201-500 employees
Collects and distributes digital performance royalties
Compensation Overview
$123k - $145k/yr
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
On-site in Washington, District of Columbia with up to 25% overnight domestic travel.
Bachelor's
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- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 or more years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, or software engineering roles with significant automation responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for enterprise-grade software applications
- Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright; experience with web and mobile test automation is required
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tooling
- Solid understanding of software testing principles, test design techniques, defect lifecycle management, and quality engineering practices
- Proficiency with at least one modern programming or scripting language used in automation, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java
- Experience validating REST APIs, backend services, and third-party integrations in addition to user interface testing
- Understanding of source control, branching strategies, build pipelines, and modern software delivery practices
- Experience working effectively in Agile teams with strong communication and collaboration across engineering and business stakeholders
- Knowledge of test reporting, test case management, defect tracking, and release support processes
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright
- Create reusable, maintainable, and scalable test automation patterns, utilities, and supporting libraries that improve team efficiency and long-term test stability
- Evaluate and apply modern AI-assisted coding and test generation tools where appropriate to accelerate development while maintaining accuracy, security, and maintainability
- Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines to support pull request validation, continuous integration, regression testing, and release readiness workflows
- Develop and execute functional, smoke, regression, end-to-end, and integration test suites across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices
- Partner with software engineers, product managers, QA and DevOps teams to define acceptance criteria, risk based test strategies, and quality gates early in the development lifecycle
- Develop and manage test data, mocks, stubs, fixtures, and environment setup needed for reliable automated and integration testing
- Monitor automation results, improve reporting and visibility into quality trends, and continuously reduce flaky tests and unstable pipelines
- Contribute to API and service-layer testing to complement UI automation and improve speed and depth of feedback
- Support mobile automation strategy, device/browser coverage decisions, and ongoing framework/tooling improvements
- Promote quality engineering best practices, code reviews for test automation, and shared ownership of release quality across the engineering organization
- Familiarity with accessibility, performance, and security testing concepts is a plus
- Experience with modern AI coding tools and AI-enabled developer productivity tools is a plus
- Experience with modern AI agentic workflows and self-maintaining testing suites is a plus
- Experience supporting quality practices for customer-facing applications, distributed systems, and/or data driven platforms is preferred
SoundExchange is an independent digital performance rights organization that collects digital performance royalties from DSPs such as internet radio, satellite radio, and cable TV music services, and distributes them to artists and rights holders. Its platform helps artists search and claim recordings, manage catalogs, and review royalty payments, simplifying the royalty workflow. The company earns a small administrative fee from the royalties it processes, which covers operations and leaves the majority of payments for rightsholders. SoundExchange differentiates itself by focusing on accurate collection and distribution in the digital music market, serving artists, record labels, and DSPs, and by promoting a fairer, simpler, and more efficient system. Its goal is to improve fairness and efficiency in how digital music royalties are earned and paid.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SoundExchange crossed $13 billion distributed in March 2026, reinforcing scale and credibility.
- June 2026 CAPIF and IFPI deals expand Argentina and metadata coverage.
- Seventeen new CMO agreements in February 2026 broaden international royalties across major territories.
What critics are saying
- Sirius XM won dismissal on August 7, 2025, stripping SoundExchange’s lawsuit leverage.
- Congress can leave SoundExchange without enforcement authority, turning collections into compliance theater by 2027.
- 2025 distributions fell 5.9%, and the CMRRA sale removes a diversified revenue stream.
What makes SoundExchange unique
- Sole U.S. Section 114 administrator gives SoundExchange statutory distribution monopoly.
- It operates IFPI’s automated ISRC system and the world’s largest ISRC database.
- Its 90-plus CMO network reaches 91% of global neighboring-rights coverage.
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SOCAN & SoundExchange Announce Agreement for SOCAN to Acquire CMRRA. Business · JUL 29, 2026 PR Newswire Transaction will streamline reproduction rights services for music publishers and creators in Canada, leveraging nearly a decade of SoundExchange investmen... Transaction will streamline reproduction rights services for music publishers and creators in Canada, leveraging nearly a decade of SoundExchange investment in the operational transformation of CMRRA TORONTO and WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 /CNW/ - SOCAN and SoundExchange today announced that they have entered into a purchase agreement under which SOCAN will acquire from SoundExchange, the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. The transaction represents a shared commitment to strengthen the music rights ecosystem and ensure songwriters, composers, music publishers, artists, and rights owners continue to benefit from efficient, modern, and innovative rights administration services. The proposed acquisition brings together SOCAN's century-long leadership in performing rights administration and advocacy - alongside nearly a decade of reproduction rights expertise - with CMRRA's more than 50 years of specialized expertise in reproduction rights. "Acquiring CMRRA is about strengthening Canada's music rights landscape and building a more seamless experience for music publishers and creators. By bringing together CMRRA and SOCAN, we have an opportunity to harness our respective strengths and support long-term growth," said Jennifer Brown, CEO of SOCAN. "SoundExchange has been a strong and reliable home for CMRRA, ensuring continuity and care through a period of significant change in our industry. That foundation in reproduction rights and expertise will play a central role in advancing a more connected and effective music rights management system in Canada." "When SoundExchange acquired CMRRA nearly a decade ago, we saw an opportunity to strengthen its foundation, invest in its future, and enhance the services it provides to music publishers and songwriters," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. "Together, SoundExchange and CMRRA have built a strong, innovative, and thriving organization. We are proud of the progress achieved and believe SOCAN is the right organization to build on that success. This transaction benefits creators, publishers, and the broader music community while allowing SoundExchange to continue advancing our core mission of delivering value to artists and rights owners around the world." "CMRRA has benefited greatly from SoundExchange's investment, partnership, and commitment to our mission, and we are proud of the progress we have made together," said Paul Shaver, President of CMRRA. "As we look ahead, this next chapter with SOCAN represents an exciting opportunity to build on that foundation, drive innovation, deepen our service to music publishers and self-published songwriters, and contribute to a more integrated and effective rights administration ecosystem in Canada." Details of the transaction are confidential. About SOCAN For 100 years, SOCAN has been Canada's largest member-owned music rights organization, resolutely upholding the fundamental truth that music has value. SOCAN collects license fees for the public performance and reproduction of music, matches them to rights holders, and distributes them as royalties to music creators and publishers in Canada and around the world. With a century of expertise and innovation, SOCAN continues to advocate fair compensation for the work of its nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Learn more at socan.com. About SoundExchange SoundExchange is the largest global neighboring rights organization in the world, redefining how creators in the music industry get paid. By turning data into fast, accurate revenue for artists and rights owners, SoundExchange has collected and distributed more than $13 billion in digital performance royalties on behalf of more than 800,000 music creators. As the sole organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties from platforms including Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and thousands more, as well as international royalties through a global network of partners. Learn more at soundexchange.com. About CMRRA The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) represents the vast majority of music publishers doing business in Canada, licensing reproduction rights and administering royalties for musical works. For more than 50 years, CMRRA has been at the forefront of the evolving music rights landscape, licensing dozens of digital services, including all major online music platforms operating in Canada. CMRRA licenses, collects, and distributes royalties for the majority of songs recorded, sold, and broadcast in Canada. Learn more at cmrra.ca. SOURCE SOCAN Published by News Desk · WeeklyReviewer The WeeklyReviewer news desk monitors breaking developments around the clock - sourcing, verifying, and publishing real-time industry news across business, technology, politics, science, sports, and world affairs. Every story that comes through the Live Wire is reviewed for accuracy before publication, keeping our readers ahead of the curve without the noise.
Industry vet, Michele Page joins SoundExchange. SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights collective in the world, today announced the appointment of veteran entertainment industry lawyer Michele Page as General Counsel. In this role, Page will oversee the comprehensive legal functions of the organization, including regulatory issues, enforcement programs, rate proceedings, corporate governance, and compliance. Page will also serve as the chief legal advisor and joins the SoundExchange executive team, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Huppe. "Michele brings deep legal expertise, sound judgment, strategic acumen, and a strong understanding of the evolving music and technology landscape," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. "As SoundExchange continues to grow and innovate in service of creators and our worldwide partners, Michele's leadership will be an invaluable asset for our team. We're thrilled to welcome her into this role." "I'm honored to join SoundExchange at such an important moment for the music industry," said Michele Page. "SoundExchange plays a vital role in advocating for creators and rights owners, and I'm excited to be part of an organization with such a strong mission and impact. I look forward to working with this talented team to help advance its efforts on behalf of the music community." Page was most recently Vice President Legal at Peloton Interactive, where she led a cross-functional team, partnering with business leaders across music, content strategy, copyright and royalties, rights management, and more. Prior to Peloton, Page served as General Counsel, Media at Nielsen, leading licensing, litigations, settlements, and consent decree compliance as a member of the executive team. She was also a Board Member of NCSolutions, a Nielsen-Catalina joint venture later acquired by Circana. Her career also includes legal roles with Vevo, EMI Music Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment, and the law firm Pryor Cashman LLP. Page earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. SoundExchange is the largest global neighboring rights organization in the world, redefining how creators in the music industry get paid. "By turning data into fast, accurate revenue for artists and rights owners, we have collected and distributed more than $13 billion in digital performance royalties to date on behalf of more than 800,000 music creators." As the sole organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange seamlessly collects and distributes digital performance royalties from platforms like Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and thousands more, as well as all available international performance royalties through a strong global partnership network.
SoundExchange has appointed Michele Page as general counsel. Page will oversee legal functions including regulatory issues, enforcement programmes, rate proceedings, corporate governance and compliance, whilst serving as chief legal advisor to the executive team. Page joins from Peloton Interactive, where she was vice president legal, leading teams across music, content strategy, copyright and royalties. She previously served as general counsel, Media at Nielsen and held legal roles at Vevo, EMI Music Publishing and Sony Music Entertainment. SoundExchange is the largest neighbouring rights organisation globally, having collected and distributed over $13 billion in digital performance royalties to more than 800,000 music creators. The organisation is the sole US government-designated administrator of the Section 114 sound recording licence.
SoundExchange and IFPI announce new assignment system. SoundExchange and IFPI, the organization representing the recording industry worldwide, today announced a new capability that enables the automatic assignment of International Standard Recording Codes (ISRCs), simplifying how these codes can be obtained for individual recordings. The new functionality allows an ISRC to be assigned to a recording via an immediate online registration. The process reduces administrative burdens for small labels and self-publishing artists that do not manage and own large catalogues and helps ensure all recordings are properly identified from the start. It complements the current system, whereby national agencies (such as the RIAA in the United States) issue unique ISRC Prefix codes to record companies and other rights owners under which they assign ISRCs to recordings they produce, and to ISRC managers under which they assign ISRCs to recordings they manage. IFPI's automatic ISRC assignment system is operated by SoundExchange, which maintains the largest ISRC database in the world, built on the company's longstanding expertise in music data, state-of-the-art matching process, and large-scale rights administration. The new assignment process first checks within this dataset to avoid assignment of multiple ISRCs to a recording. Once assigned the ISRC is registered into the dataset which is accessible via a public-facing search page. "Reliable, standardized identification is foundational to a fair and efficient music industry," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. "By developing the infrastructure necessary to support automated assignment of ISRCs for IFPI, we're helping to reduce friction and focus on getting music to market with confidence." "For the global recording industry, accurate and timely identification of sound recordings is critical," said Victoria Oakley, CEO of IFPI. "This new capability streamlines the ISRC assignment process while maintaining the integrity of the standard, and we are pleased to partner with SoundExchange to deliver a practical, technology-driven solution for the industry." ISRCs are the globally recognized standard for identifying sound recordings and music videos, playing a central role in tracking usage, reporting, and rights management worldwide. By automating key parts of the assignment process, the new capability supports more consistent metadata practices and helps reduce delays and errors that can occur with manual workflows. The automated ISRC assignment capability will be made available through IFPI-authorized channels, supported by SoundExchange's secure and scalable technology platform.
SoundExchange and IFPI have launched a new capability enabling automatic assignment of International Standard Recording Codes (ISRCs) through immediate online registration. The system reduces administrative burdens for small labels and independent artists who don't manage large catalogues. IFPI's automated system is operated by SoundExchange, which maintains the world's largest ISRC database. The process checks existing records to prevent duplicate code assignments, with newly assigned ISRCs registered in a publicly accessible database. ISRCs are the global standard for identifying sound recordings and music videos, essential for tracking usage and rights management. The new capability complements the existing system where national agencies issue ISRC prefix codes to rights owners. The automated system aims to improve metadata consistency and reduce delays and errors associated with manual workflows.