From the course: Software Testing Foundations: Building a Career in Quality

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Which quality career path is for you?

Which quality career path is for you?

- [Narrator] It can feel overwhelming trying to determine which quality assurance path you should choose. You may need to experiment and change positions a few times to figure out what works best. After years of testing, I found that your interest will change, and as technology evolves, so will your career. If you're entering the quality world because you want to help deliver the best product to the customer, you may excel in many positions. People who are passionate about quality often find a lot of joy and satisfaction in bug hunting. The best part about this role is the work is often hands-on and it really gives you the day-to-day reward of feeling like you're making a difference. If you prefer digging into code or even writing your own, test automation or white box testing may be a great spot for you. An automation engineer works with sophisticated software to ensure test suites can be adjusted, automated, and executed to deliver fast and consistent results. White box testers take…

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