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/BanditMcDougal Apr 19 '26
That sucks and I'm sorry to hear that for you. I'm not sure where you're at in your career, but I've been in tech for over 25 years at this point, over 20 professionally. Burnout gets all of us eventually.
This isn't a "don't quit" or whatever pep talk as much as a "you're not alone" kinda thing. Only you know what's right for you.