Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) seeks a professional who will ensure our products are reliable, functional, and robust through comprehensive testing across UI, API, and AI model behaviors. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards that support our mission-critical educational programs.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-
quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's in a related field. Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of exceptional experience will be considered.
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience.
Required Technical Skills:
a. Strong experience in software quality assurance with 3+ years professional experience
b. Expertise in test automation frameworks and methodologies
c. Experience testing APIs, web applications, and complex integrated systems
d. Knowledge of AI/ML testing concepts and model validation techniques
Programming Languages & Testing Tools:
a. Python (for test automation and AI testing)
b. JavaScript/TypeScript (for web application testing)
c. Testing frameworks: Selenium, Pytest, Jest, Cypress, Playwright
d. API testing tools: Postman, REST Assured, Newman
e. Performance testing: JMeter, LoadRunner, K6
f. Test management: TestRail, Jira, Azure Test Plans
g. AI testing tools: Great Expectations, MLflow, W&B (Weights & Biases)

Physical Demands:
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.

Preferences:
NA


Licenses/ Certifications:
NA

Additional Job Details

Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of References

Best Consideration Date: February 4, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Other:

As a QA Engineer at xFoundry, you will ensure our products are reliable, functional, and robust through comprehensive testing across UI, API, and AI model behaviors. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards that support our mission-critical educational programs.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Testing

a. Create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans for complex AI-integrated applications

b. Develop and document edge case requirements to guide development processes

c. Implement and manage test automation frameworks across multiple technology stacks

AI Testing & Validation

a. Design testing strategies specific to AI/ML model behaviors and outputs

b. Validate LLM responses and RAG system accuracy

c. Test AI integration points and data flow consistency

d. Monitor AI model performance and regression testing

 

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

ENGR-MTECH-IDEA Factory

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist wil