Full-Time
AI-First Automation Engineer
Posted on 8/12/2025
Instawork
1,001-5,000 employees
Online platform for hourly staffing
Compensation Overview
$120k - $150k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
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- 1+ years of experience in AI model development and proficient in testing, evaluating and setting model quality standards
- 2+ years of experience in QA automation. Bonus for Mobile (iOS/Android) experience using Appium and Selenium or similar frameworks.
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
- Programming experience in Python + Javascript or similar language
- Thorough knowledge of automation testing frameworks, tools and release processes
- Knowledge of Relational Database such as MySQL is preferred
- Self-motivated, especially in learning new software tools and best practices in software quality assurance
- Startup mentality: self-starter, multi-tasker, proactive and flexible
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- You straddle a fine line between QA, software and DevOps engineering
- Develop customized AI models for QA data and conduct prompt engineering analysis.
- Implement and evolve QA processes to get effective test signals and scale testing efforts across multiple products.
- Build advanced automation architecture and integrate AI tools, thereby reducing manual intensive repetitive tasks.
- Transform our automation by integrating cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies, creating smarter, faster, and more resilient frameworks that elevate our efficiency and coverage standards.
- Help solve cross-platform testing challenges and contribute impactful ideas to improve quality.
- Build a self-optimizing QA system that scales with the growth of our products.
- Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to leverage automation for scalable solutions to prevent regressions and ensure reliability of products.
- For CA Based Applicants: The base salary for this position is between $120K to $150K
- This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
- This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including: + Variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire + Flexible paid time off + At least 8 paid company holidays annually + Phone stipend + Commuter stipend + Supplemental pay on qualified leaves + Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution + Flexible spending plans + 401K plan + Perkspot - discount program through Lumity
- A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.
Instawork is an online staffing platform that connects businesses with a large pool of vetted hourly workers for short-term, seasonal, and temp-to-hire roles. It uses an intelligent matching system to pair businesses with suitable workers from its database, supported by a thorough vetting process, and lets businesses view worker profiles and experience as shifts are picked. The service also allows hiring for full-time roles from the same pool, providing a single source for both temporary and permanent staffing. The goal is to make it easier for businesses to fill shifts with reliable workers and to scale the process of hourly staffing.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$148.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Humanoid robot market hits $38B by 2035, needing 2M unfilled AI jobs Instawork fills.
- Instawork collects thousands of task data hours monthly for robotics firms' foundation models.
- Certified robot technicians support fleets across 100+ markets for scaling manufacturers.
What critics are saying
- California AB-1421 caps fees at 25% from July 2026, forcing Instawork's 35-50% price cuts.
- Wonolo captures Instawork's warehouse clients with lower prices, hitting $100M ARR in Q1 2026.
- Qwick's Marriott and Hilton exclusives since January 2026 block 40% of Instawork's F&B shifts.
What makes Instawork unique
- Instawork's AI matching fills 97% of shifts within 24 hours using billions of data signals.
- Instawork Robotics Lab certifies 20,000 workers for robotics data collection since April 2026.
- Instawork vets workers with background checks, quizzes, and ML algorithms unlike traditional agencies.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sick Leave
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Growth & Insights and Company News
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