[Hiring] QA Automation Engineer @Outside

Role Description

Come join the MapMyFitness team at Outside as a QA Automation Engineer. You will own the test automation strategy for MapMyRun, MapMyWalk, MapMyRide, and our other fitness tracking applications used by millions of athletes worldwide — designing the frameworks, building the coverage, and wiring it all into our CI/CD pipelines so the team can ship confidently and often.

We are a lean, AI-augmented engineering team. We use AI coding tools as a force multiplier across development and testing, and we’re looking for someone who is energized by that way of working — not someone who wants to run a large manual QA operation. You’ll work closely with engineers, product, design, and growth marketing, and you’ll tackle testing problems most QA roles never see:

• GPS route simulation
• GPX replay
• Sensor and location mocking
• Real-world edge cases across iOS, Android, and web

MapMyFitness is more than a fitness tracking platform — it’s a community that empowers people to achieve their health and fitness goals through data-driven insights and connected experiences. Our North Star is to equip our users with the very best tools to track, analyze, and improve their active lifestyles.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including 2+ years building test automation
• Strong programming skills in at least one language (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Java preferred)
• Hands-on experience building or significantly extending an automation framework using modern tools such as Playwright or Cypress for web, and Maestro, Appium, XCUITest, or Espresso for mobile
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar)
• Automated API testing beyond Postman collections — ability to write API tests in code
• Use of AI coding tools (Claude Code, Copilot, or similar) as a force multiplier
• Strong exploratory testing instincts and a keen eye for detail
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail, or similar)
• Strong communicator in a fully remote environment
• Able to work independently in situations of ambiguity
• Passion for quality and a user-first mindset

Requirements

• Experience testing GPS, mapping, or other location-based applications
• Experience with performance or load testing (k6, Gatling, Locust, or similar)
• Experience with device farms or cloud testing platforms (BrowserStack, Firebase Test Lab, or similar)
• Passion for fitness, running, cycling, or other endurance activities
• Familiarity with the MapMyFitness apps or active user community

Benefits

• Fully remote role, open to applicants based anywhere in the United States or Canada
• Salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 for Colorado applicants, with additional compensation possible
• Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, Flexible Time Away, sick leave, and more

Company Description

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Outside Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to applicable laws, we also make accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We believe a diverse team is a strong team, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.