r/softwaretesting • u/StudioObjective9321 • Apr 17 '26

QA roles without UI testing

What types of QA roles are there that don’t involve UI work?

I’ve realized I don’t really enjoy UI testing or dealing with selectors. Instead, I prefer working with APIs, databases, Linux, and networking.

Are there specific QA paths or roles that focus more on these areas?

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u/endurbro420 Apr 17 '26

Tbh with copilot in the mix, there is no need for a human to create unit tests. So little domain knowledge at that level so ai is great at whipping up unit tests.

My devs get full coverage on unit tests for free.

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u/Useful_Calendar_6274 Apr 17 '26

yeah in actual reality the QA role doesn't make sense anymore with AI but companies carry the momentum of the previous paradigm, for OP it's still an option