QA Engineer, Costa Rica

SimSpace serves as an AI Proving Ground where organizations can confidently train, test, and outmaneuver adversaries in any environment. Trusted by allied governments, militaries, enterprises, and research institutions worldwide, SimSpace enables adaptive, AI-ready defenses that stay ahead of evolving threats. Founded in 2015 by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the platform unifies training, testing, and validation in a realistic, live-fire simulation—helping teams evaluate security investments, optimize performance, and compress cyber readiness cycles from months to days.

Why join SimSpace? We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere every day which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.

How Do We Work? We believe that people are at the center of everything we do. SimSpace fosters a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth. That belief shows up in action: in-house training, internal and external learning platforms, cyber conferences, industry events, and dedicated time for skill development. Our people are empowered to shape their careers - and it shows. Year over year, SimSpace consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in internal mobility, promotions, and total rewards growth.

Who Thrives Here? We are a team of innovators, protectors, and problem-solvers. We believe diversity of thought and experience fuels better solutions, and we’re committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Whether you’re remote or office-based, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across departments and time zones, united by the mission to create a safer digital world.

We invite you to apply today!

QA ENGINEER, COSTA RICA

We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our engineering team in Costa Rica and partner closely with our U.S.-based Engineering and Product organizations. This is a hands-on role focused primarily on manual and exploratory testing across APIs, user interfaces, and complex system workflows.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and proactive about identifying risk before it reaches production. You'll work closely with software engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure new features are thoroughly validated, customer issues are investigated efficiently, and product quality continues to improve. Strong English communication skills are essential, as you'll collaborate daily with U.S.-based teams in real time.

In this position, you'll help ensure the quality and reliability of our platform through thoughtful manual testing and close collaboration with engineering. Specifically, you'll be responsible for:

• Performing manual and exploratory testing across new features, existing functionality, APIs, and user interfaces.

• Developing comprehensive test plans and executing regression testing to support high-quality software releases.

• Identifying edge cases, integration issues, and failure scenarios before they impact customers.

• Partnering closely with Engineering and Product teams to improve testability and overall product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AS A QA ENGINEER AT SIMSPACE?

• Perform manual and exploratory testing across web applications, APIs, backend services, and end-to-end workflows to validate functionality and identify defects.

• Create clear, organized test plans and detailed test cases that provide thorough coverage for new features, enhancements, and regression testing.

• Identify edge cases, integration gaps, usability concerns, and failure scenarios by thinking critically about how systems behave under real-world conditions.

• Write detailed, reproducible bug reports that enable engineering teams to quickly understand, prioritize, and resolve issues.

• Reproduce, investigate, and help diagnose customer-reported issues by working closely with engineers to isolate root causes.

• Collaborate with engineering teams early in the development process to improve feature testability and reduce quality risks before implementation.

• Support release readiness by executing regression testing, validating fixes, and ensuring product quality prior to deployment.

• Leverage modern testing tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to improve test design, increase coverage, and enhance overall testing efficiency.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY?

To be successful as a QA Engineer, you need to have:

• Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills for daily collaboration with U.S.-based engineering teams.

• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or manual QA roles.

• Strong experience performing manual and exploratory testing across web applications, APIs, and user interfaces.

• Experience creating structured test plans, executing test cases, and documenting software defects with clear reproduction steps.

• Experience working within Agile development environments and CI/CD-based software delivery processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, investigate complex issues, and think beyond expected user workflows.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a high level of ownership over product quality.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed engineering teams in a nearshore environment.

• Experience with basic automation tools, scripting, or test automation concepts is a plus.

• Familiarity with distributed systems, networking concepts, cloud-native applications, or AI-assisted testing workflows is highly desirable.

WE'RE PROUD TO OFFER A COMPETITIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOUR WELL-BEING, GROWTH, AND SUCCESS:

• Compensation. Base monthly pay range: 1,500,000 CRC - 2,500,000 CRC reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.

• Health & Wellness. Private medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.

• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.

• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.

• Ownership Opportunities. Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.

• Continuous Learning. Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.

• Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. SimSpace encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@simspace.com.

SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.