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We offer opportunities to work on international products in a stable and professional environment.\nWhy does MWDN rock?\nHere’s what you can expect when you join MWDN:\nSecurity: We carefully vet our clients to minimize risks and ensure reliability and timely payments - no fraud or unpleasant surprises.\nCareer support: If a project isn’t the right fit, we support you and actively help find new opportunities that match your skills and career goals.\nLegal assistance: We provide guidance on legal matters, including opening and managing your independent contractor or sole proprietorship status, taxes, and related processes.\nProfessional development: We offer English courses and professional growth opportunities, as well as team-building events.\nWhy choose us? MWDN is ranked among the top 5 IT employers in our region according to DOU. We take pride in our transparency and strong commitment to our team. Curious to learn more? See what our employees say about working with us on DOU.\nWhat is your new project?\nDomain: Media and Entertainment\nClient Location: Israel\nCompany size: 11-50 employees\nFounded in: 2025\nWhat makes this project exciting?\nOur new client is something really innovative! This Israel-based startup is building a mobile-first app for micro dramas - a short, scripted series made for smartphones. Think of it as TikTok with short episodes lasting 1 to 1.5 minutes.\nThe project already has strong support from an investor who believes in its massive potential. As it is still in the early development stage, this job is your chance to be part of a unique entertainment product. Are you ready to work on something fresh and impactful? Check out the opportunity below!\nWe are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our founding core team and help us build the future of streaming. 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