UX Test Engineer (New Grad, December 2026)

• Applied is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented New Graduate UX Test Engineer to join our specialized Validation team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our software applications provide an exceptional user experience while maintaining technical integrity. As a member of the Validation group, you will bridge the gap between design and engineering, executing rigorous testing strategies to validate usability, accessibility, and interface performance
• At Applied, we believe that quality is not just a metric, but a core component of our user experience. As a new graduate, you will have the opportunity to work on industry-leading products while receiving mentorship from senior validation engineers. We offer a collaborative environment where your technical curiosity and passion for user-centric design will directly impact our product success
• Test Plan Development: Design and implement comprehensive validation scripts focused on user journeys, edge cases, and visual consistency
• Automation Engineering: Develop and maintain automated UI test suites using tools like Selenium or Appium to increase validation throughput
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with UX Designers and Product Managers to refine requirements and provide feedback on design prototypes
• Defect Management: Identify, reproduce, and track UI/UX defects through their entire lifecycle using Jira or similar tracking systems

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
• 401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
• Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
• Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
• Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on-site meals and snacks- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, obsessive attention to detail, and excellent verbal/written communication
• Technical Proficiency: Foundational knowledge of software testing methodologies (Manual & Automated)
• Programming: Basic proficiency in at least one scripting language such as C / C++, Python, JavaScript, or Java
• UX Fundamentals: Understanding of design principles, typography, and responsive layout validation
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, HMI, UX Design, or a related field and is graduating by December 2026
• Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway