Remote QA Tester at Testlio - USA Freelance $22/hr — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is US-only and location-restricted in a very specific way: you must be physically located in the United States and have a physical DirecTV Satellite Dish installed at your home. This immediately rules out most digital nomads traveling internationally.
However, for US-based remote workers or those temporarily stationary at a US residence with DirecTV, the setup is highly async-friendly. There are no fixed hours, no required meetings, and tasks are just 2–4 hours per week — making it easy to slot around other work or travel within the US.
Practical considerations for location-flexible workers:
- You must have a permanent or semi-permanent US address with a DirecTV dish — not compatible with frequent moves or international travel during the project.
- At $22/hour for 2–4 hours weekly, earnings are modest ($44–$88/week). This is a solid side income, not a primary nomad income stream.
- Payment via PayPal or Payoneer is nomad-friendly if you do return to international travel after the project ends.
- The short-term, freelance nature means minimal long-term commitment — ideal as a supplemental gig.
For digital nomads seeking location-independent work, this role is not suitable during international travel. Look instead for Testlio's other projects that don't require specific home hardware.
Hi there! We are Testlio, a global software testing company with its own freelance network. Our freelancers test apps from companies across the globe. Testlio is a great place for people who value the freedom and flexibility of remote work.
For one of our current projects, we are testing our client's media streaming app. We are particularly interested in how the app performs in households that use DirecTV Satellite Dishes. If you have one installed at your house, we'd love to hear from you! Prior software testing experience is not a must; we will share materials and free, in-house courses that will get you started.
Pay Rate: $22 USD / hour
- You will be paid per hour, not per issues/bugs you find on our client's streaming app. That way, you will get paid even if you don't find any bugs.
- You can choose to be paid via PayPal or Payoneer for tasks completed on our website.
Benefits of Being a Freelancer at Testlio
- Schedule: You can create your own schedule and work on other testing runs that interest you.
- Location: Testlio is a 100% remote company. Seriously, you can work from a coffee shop, your home, or while waiting for class.
- Growth: You'll be testing global-scale mobile apps and have the chance to boost your skills and grow your career.
- Payment: You are paid by the hour, not by the bug — you get paid even if you did not uncover any bugs.
Requirements
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Location: Must be physically located in the United States.
- Language: Must be Advanced/Native English speaker for communicating with the testing team and reading task instructions.
- Availability: This is a freelance role. We will try to assign as many working hours as possible. Currently, we're looking at weekly tasks of 2 to 4 hours per task.
- With an account on our website, you will be able to pick up more work on other projects as well!
- Devices: DirecTV Satellite Dish. At the moment, we're not looking for just DirecTV subscriptions — we're looking for participants who have physical DirecTV Satellite Dishes installed at home.
- Experience: Software testing experience is a plus, but if you are new to testing, we offer free courses to help you learn and grow via a preparatory course on our website.
What Does Testing Look Like?
- Type of testing: Functional, content, and payments testing.
- Type of work: Short-term, freelance.
- Workload: 2–4 hours per week.
- Payment: Paid weekly via PayPal or Payoneer.
What Will You Be Testing in the Streaming App?
Main Focus Areas:
- Validate that assigned titles are available and playable.
- Confirm Closed Captions (CC) render correctly and toggle on/off properly.
- Verify title discoverability via search (text and voice, if supported).
- Confirm channel availability when applicable.
Next Steps
- Apply by filling out the questions below.
- If selected, a recruiter will get in touch with instructions for creating a Testlio account on our website.
- We will share information on how you can complete tasks on our website.
- You can begin testing!
How to Start?
If you have any questions or need help, please contact [email protected] using the code US SATELLITE in the subject line or email body so we can quickly identify your request.
Once you are ready, please fill out the initial application below. Those who meet the requirements will receive further information to participate in this paid testing opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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