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Full-Time

Quality Engineer

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TextNow

TextNow

201-500 employees

Provides free unlimited calling and texting

Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$115.5k - $158kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • Mobile (iOS/Android) software tester with 3+ years in a Quality Assurance / Engineering role, as well as hands on experience in test planning, test case management, exploratory testing, and automated testing. with some background in modern coding languages
Responsibilities
  • Identify bugs and ensure they are thoroughly documented
  • Help triage and prioritize bugs and assign them to the appropriate team
  • Work with product managers to refine requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Perform exploratory testing of new features as they are being developed
  • Publish test results that give clear insights into any issues that need to be addressed
  • Create test plans for new or existing features that leverage manual and automated tests
  • Create and maintain manual regression tests
  • Create and maintain automated system and/or integration tests
  • Contribute to automated testing frameworks
  • Establish strong testing practices within your dev team

TextNow provides mobile communication services that allow users to make unlimited calls and send texts without a monthly fee. The service operates through a SIM card that offers unlimited nationwide talk and text over 5G, along with free essential data. Users can purchase additional data passes as needed, which is how the company generates revenue. Unlike many competitors, TextNow's model focuses on affordability, making it an appealing choice for budget-conscious individuals, families, and small businesses. The company aims to ensure that its services are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and reliable communication for all.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.4M

Headquarters

Waterloo, Canada

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • TextNow's rapid growth to fifteen million users by 2011 demonstrates its strong market demand and potential for further expansion.
  • The company's innovative business model and recent feature additions, such as video calling, enhance user experience and engagement.
  • Substantial investment from notable investors has enabled TextNow to scale operations and improve infrastructure, including moving into the Evolv1 location.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive telecommunications market may pressure TextNow to continuously innovate to maintain its user base.
  • Reliance on selling data passes and premium features for revenue could be challenging if users opt to stick with the free plan.

What makes TextNow unique

  • TextNow offers a unique zero-cost monthly plan for unlimited talk and text, setting it apart from traditional telecom providers.
  • The company's revenue model, which includes selling data passes and premium features, allows for flexibility and affordability for users.
  • TextNow's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility ensures that its services are available to a broader audience, including people with disabilities.