What it takes to be a good QA Engineer in 2026? [part 1]
In this video I'm sharing 6 skills that hiring managers actually look for when evaluating QA engineers — from someone who does the hiring. These aren't just software testing skills either, they apply across your whole tech career. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on what it takes to stand out as a QA engineer in 2026.
👉 Watch Part 2 here: • What it takes to be a good QA Engineer in ...
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00:00 - 01:25 - Intro
01:25 - 03:39 - common misconceptions
03:40 - 08:15 - first point
08:16 - 10:27 - second point
10:28 - 12:37 - third point
12:37 - 14:54 - fourth point
14:55 - 18:58 - fifth point
18:59 - 22:00 - sixth point
22:01 - 26:56 - self-assessment as a qa engineer / ending
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I'm a QA lead and hiring manager sharing real career advice for software testers who want to grow — not just get the job, but actually thrive in it.
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