JobFrame · QUALIT1.QUALITYA8EDD.P3
Quality Assurance
P3 · P3 — Mid-Level Professional · Individual contributor
Median pay · United States
$82,468
$64,786 – $104,977 · USD · annual · national base (function pricing in review)
Level position
P3 · 3 of 6 in track
Median pay
$82,468
$64,786–$104,977
Level
P3
P3 · 3 of 6 in track
Super-function
technology
Demand-heat
very hot
3.5% growth
Summary
Focuses on validating software quality through test analysis, test case design, and test automation across web, API, and non-functional layers. Distinct from broader Software Engineering (which builds the product) and SRE/Platform reliability (which operates production infrastructure); this function owns risk-based test strategy, defect detection, automation frameworks, and quality outcomes against requirements throughout the SDLC.
This level — P3 P3 — Mid-Level Professional
Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects