About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn't just another remote opportunity - it's about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you're welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you're empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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About the Role

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will take ownership of quality assurance across platforms that rely heavily on DRM systems, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-quality delivery of TV and streaming experiences. This role requires a senior, hands-on QA professional who can operate with confidence and autonomy from day one.

You will work closely with engineering and product teams to validate complex integrations, protect content delivery standards, and maintain high levels of quality across evolving TV technologies.

Responsibilities

Own and execute QA activities across DRM-protected platforms and services
Validate DRM implementations to ensure secure, compliant content delivery
Design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for complex systems
Identify, log, track, and retest defects, working closely with engineers to ensure timely resolution
Support regression, integration, and release testing across ongoing platform development
Provide clear quality assessments and risk analysis ahead of releases
Contribute to improving QA processes, documentation, and overall quality standards
Work collaboratively within cross-functional teams while maintaining strong attention to detail

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, operating at a senior level
3+ years of hands-on experience testing DRM systems (core requirement)
Proven ability to test complex, integrated systems in a production environment
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, defect management, and release validation
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering teams
Comfortable joining an existing team and providing immediate impact in a fixed-term role

Nice to Have

1+ year of experience with TV technologies, including broadcast or streaming platforms
1+ year of exposure to HbbTV, or hybrid broadcast/broadband environments
Experience testing consumer-facing TV, streaming, or media delivery applications
Familiarity with content protection standards and media platform ecosystems
Ability to quickly learn domain-specific technologies within TV and media delivery

Benefits

Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued

At Smart Working, you'll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear your story.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Senior QA Engineer (DRM/TV & Streaming) (Remote, Full-Time)