Autify Company Deck

Autify company profile deck. (Updated on Mar 20, 2024)

▼About Autify
Autify, Inc. is a San Francisco-based startup that graduated from the US top accelerator “Alchemist Accelerator” as a first Japanese team. Our mission is to use the power of technology to increase people’s creativity, and we provide “Autify”, AI-powered software testing automation platform.

If you are interested in Autify, please feel free to contact us to learn more about our business and organization!

▼Autify hiring page
https://autify.com/careers

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1. Company deck Update: Mar 20, 2024
2. “ ” Solving the universal issue in software development I've worked as a software engineer in Japan, Singapore, and the US (San Francisco). During that time, I came to realize that there’s one common problem that software development companies in all those countries face; software testing takes way too long. That's why I founded Autify. For software developers to succeed in a rapidly changing marketplace, it's imperative to deliver at a fast release cycle. Software drives much of our lives, but developers are struggling to keep up. Autify was born to solve this. Our goal is to provide services that any software development company can use to deliver quality software to their customers faster. If you're ready to take on this challenge with us, we want to hear from you! - Ryo Chikazawa, CEO, Autify, Inc.
3. In a nutshell Our Company •︎ A liberal work environment that trusts the individual’s 　 abilities •︎ Staff with diverse backgrounds •︎ Performance is evaluated fairly, and compensation is 　 based on performance We created this document to provide you, a future member at Autify, an overview of what we have to offer. Before going further, here is a summary of what sets us apart. Our Business •︎ Software testing is a vast and rapidly changing industry •︎ Autify products are steadily growing to solve the 　 　 customer’s burning needs • ︎ Solving a universal issue gives us the rare opportunity 　 to target the global market
4. 01. About Us
5. Autify’s Mission 01. About Us “ ” Enhance people’s creativity by technology With a mission to "Enhance people’s creativity by technology," Autify, Inc. aims to create a world where developers around the world can eliminate the testing phase and meet user needs faster by using Autify from the earliest stages of development.
6. Company Information and History 01. About Us Business operations Number of staff US Headquarters / Japan branch Headquarters Japan Office Founded Sep 2016 Feb 2019 Jul 2019 Oct 2019 Oct 2021 1390 Market St, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94102 September 2nd, 2016 81 Founded in San Francisco, US Graduated from Alchemist Accelerator Autify’s official launch $10M Series A round from WiL, Uncorrelated, Jonathan Seigel and existing investors Development and sales of Autify, an AI-based software test automation platform 6th floor, Cross-C Higashi Nihonbashi Bldg, 2-22-1 Higashi Nihonbashi Chuo-ku, Tokyo $2.5 M Seed round from Global Brain, Salesforce V entures, etc. * Solving the customer’s burning needs: the story of how Autify came to be. ( ) https:// chikathreesix. com/ burning-needs
7. Alchemist Accelerator 01. About Us In February 2019, Autify became the first Japanese team to graduate from Alchemist Accelerator, a top accelerator in San Francisco, US. Our CEO, Ryo Chikazawa, is also a mentor at Alchemist Accelerator.
8. Global VC backed us 01. About Us
9. 02. About Our Business
10. Revolutionize QA testing with Autify AI-Powered QA Teams Test Automation Platform Tailored to
11. The Current State of Software Testing 02. About Our Business Software testing aims to verify that the software is working as expected. Globally, approximately 　　 　 of companies still test most of their software manually. 75% ※1 ※1 State of testing report 2019 by PractiTest
12. Software Testing has huge potential 02. About Our Business About of the IT budget is spent on testing. This amounts to approximately of the world’s IT budget. 1/3 $1.3 trillion ※1 ※2 ※1 Proportion of budget allocated to quality assurance and testing as a percentage of IT spend from 2012 to 2019 by statista ※2 Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Grow 3.7% in 2020
13. Market Background 02. About Our Business If it takes too long to update software in a rapidly changing market, you run the risk of failing to meet the user’s needs and expectations. A business looking to succeed can’t afford to lag behind competitors. Over　 　 　 of teams have shifted to agile development in the last few years. Among them, over　 　 aim to release at least once a week. 90% 70% ※1 ※2 ※1 How the World Tests 2018 by Zephyr ※2 Testing Trends for 2018 by SourceLabs
14. Testing in Agile Development 02. About Our Business Manual testing takes too long, making it near impossible to release more than once a week. In agile development, where features are released gradually, a new feature could cause existing features to break. This means developers have to test all main functions at every release. It also means that the test volume increases steadily with each release.
15. Burning Needs for Testing Automation 02. About Our Business You cannot accelerate the release cycle without automation. However, there are two main challenges that prevent developers from taking the first step... 1. Automation talent shortage Automation is virtually impossible without the ability to write code with Selenium. However, there are not enough engineers to achieve this. 2. Huge cost to maintain test scripts Even after automation, agile development means the UI and specifications keep changing. Automated scripts will soon break, resulting in a significant amount of time wasted on maintenance.
16. Autify’s Solution 02. About Our Business 1. No code unlocks automation at scale 2. AI automatically maintains test scripts 3. AI-driven test maintenance Software testing involves a wide range of browsers and mobile devices. Typically, the same test has to be repeated on all browsers, and a variety of test devices have to be available; testing has been expensive due to the costs associated with securing human resources and equipment. With Autify, users run test scenarios in multiple browsers simultaneously. Traditional test automation requires users to rebuild the test scenario when the UI changes. Autify uses proprietary AI technology to auto-detect UI changes and maintain the scenario automatically. This greatly reduces the cost of maintenance, which was previously a bottleneck. Click the record button and navigate as you normally would. Autify converts your actions into a Test Scenario, allowing anyone to automate testing. No coding required. Autify for Web Autify for Mobile
17. Autify AI Labs 02. About Our Business Since its launch, Autify has focused on developing AI-based UI element recognition technology. We will continue to develop AI technology and release AI-powered features that users can use throughout the test flow – from test case design, test creation and execution, to test scenario maintenance – and optimize the entire software development process. MLUI ChatGPT Visual  Regression Visual Self Healing Visual Assertion Scenario Creation Autify Vision Just like the human eye, Autify’s proprietary AI feature recognizes elements AI suggests various ideas related to testing AI Features Core Technology Autify Generate
18. 02. About Our Business In order to become the world’s best test automation platform, we have valued diverse perspectives in our product development from the very beginning. Today, Autify is used by many teams around the world to support their agile development and accelerate their release cycles. Autify’s Solution
19. 02. About Our Business Since we launched our service in October 2019, Autify has been used by many development teams to automate web service testing and app testing. Over the past four and a half years, Autify has run more than 10 million automated tests. If each person spends 15 minutes running a test, we estimate that Autify has saved over 280 years in total. This time can be spent on other activities instead. Autify contribution 10 million over Time saved with Autify Over 280 years ※as of Feb 2024
20. Case Studies 02. About Our Business
21. Roadmap 02. About Our Business Test automation is still in its infancy, and there are countless ways to improve productivity in the software development process. To expand Autify’s capabilities and product lineup, our long-term roadmap is divided into these three phases. Phase1 - First, we will provide a product that can automate a greater proportion of test cases that are currently being tested manually. Increase automation coverage Phase2 - Currently, test coverage varies from person to person. We will provide a product that increases the test coverage along with the automation percentage. Increase overall test coverage Phase3 - The test phase is for verifying that all operations work as intended after development. If we can automate tests at the initial stage of development, development can be driven by tests. Once all tests pass, the software can be released without a separate test phase. Eliminate test phase
22. 03. Our Team
23. Autify values 03. Our Team These are the values that Autify members live by. We discussed what actions we need to take to achieve our big goals in the long-term and narrowed them down. Solve burning needs 1 2 3 Aim high, stay grounded Be selfless
24. Solve burning needs 03. Our Team Solve burning needs We identify core issues and solve them in the fastest and most effective way in every situation. - Problem first Always think about the fundamental problem, and discuss while distinguishing problem from solution, and fact from speculation. - Find the shortest path Produce results in the shortest time without spending too much time searching for perfection. - Dig deeper Uncover the true intention by asking appropriate questions, and step into their shoes without making assumptions.
25. Aim high, stay grounded 03. Our Team Aim high, stay grounded We continue to learn while remaining humble and boldly challenge ourselves to reach high goals. - High and clear ideals Always set high and clear ideals. - Self-driven Draw a concrete path to fill the gap between the goal and the current situation and move yourself and others independently and proactively - Self-awareness Capture your current position objectively and correctly without being over-confident or conceited.
26. Be selfless 03. Our Team Be selfless We do what is best for Autify, rather than for yourself or your group, and take initiative. - Bird's-eye view We broaden our viewpoints and look at things from a company-wide perspective. - Feedback-oriented We proactively socialize our ideas, give feedback, and act on diverse perspectives. - Transparency To share the context and grasp the full picture, we actively seek out information and share it with peers.
27. Management Team 03. Our Team Ryo has been worked in software development for over ten years. Having worked as a software engineer in Japan, Singapore, and San Francisco, he has developed a #1 social game at DeNA, led product development as a product engineer at Viki in Singapore, moved to San Francisco to participate in a local startup as an initial member. He founded Autify, Inc. in 2016. Thomas has 16 years of experience as a software engineer and a technical leader, having worked in France, Australia, and Canada in various industries, including telecommunications, nuclear waste logistics and medical imaging. He was the Director of Application at SSENSE, the largest fashion commerce retailer in Canada, and joined Autify in 2022 as VP of Engineering. He has managed many engineers and worked to develop no-code test automation technologies that utilize AI and emerging technologies. Takayuki developed and operated a social game software targeted towards overseas users at DeNA. He joined FiNC Technologies in 2014, launching services for corporations and managing PM and the quality department. As the executive officer VP of Engineering, he oversaw product development and organizational management of the entire company. In July 2020, he was appointed as COO at Autify Inc. Chiharu joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC in 2012, where he worked in audit and consulting mainly for startups, and helped several companies go public in Japan. In 2016, he moved to Deloitte Singapore and was responsible for assisting local companies in Singapore, Myanmar, and Cambodia with audit, tax, and incorporation. He joined Autify in March 2022 and is now Vice President of Finance, responsible for investor relations, bank communications, business planning and management, and legal affairs. Chiharu holds Japanese and American CPA licenses. Ryo Chikazawa Thomas Santonja Takayuki Shimizu Chiharu Goto CEO VP of Engineering VP of Revenue VP of Finance
28. Organization chart 03. Our Team CEO Corporate People & Culture Hiring IT & Administration Finance Revenue, US Sales & Marketing CS Revenue, JP Sales Inside Sales Marketing Revenue Operation Account Success Implementation Success Product Management UI / UX Product Engineering Web Mobile Common (TSE / QA) AI Products Technical Platform 25 3 5 35 8
29. 04. Work Environment
30. Basic Information 04. Work Environment Basic Work RuleW Q Work Hours: FlexiblC Q Place of Work: Remote or Tokyo officC Q Holidays Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidayW Q Annual Leaves: Unlimited (Legal paid leaves: 10 paid leaves and 5 sick leaves) BenefitW Q Social Insurance System: Health insurance, Nursing insurance, Social pension, Accident insurance and Unemployment insurancC Q Remotework Allowance ¥10,000/mont– Q Rental PC and DeviceW Q English Learning Support Program (Only for those who need helpq Q Skill-up Support Allowance: up to ¥10,000/month
31. Diversity & Inclusion 04. Work Environment We don’t think an organization with only Japanese staff can create a service that will succeed in the international market. At Autify, we value diversity and welcome members from a wide range of backgrounds. We celebrate diverse values and work styles.
32. In general, all employees work remotely. However, in January 2021, we opened the Autify Tokyo Office in Higashi- Nihonbashi as a place where employees can come to work and meet whenever they want. It's used for quarterly all- hands meetings, as well as when it's difficult to work from home or when they want a change of scenery. Japan Office
33. Work-Life Balance 04. Work Environment We have introduced a full-flex system to accommodate family demands and work comfortably. Members communicate with their team and set their own working hours. 10:00-12:00 Work 13:00-17:30 Work Lunch 13:00-16:00 Work 17:30-19:30 Work Lunch Chores Breakfast Chores Chores Dinner Chores Breakfast Chores 11:00-15:00 Work 9:00-12:00 Work 18:00-22:00 3:00-10:30 Child Pick up Child Drop off Work 12:00 24:00 0:00 6:00 Lunch English
 Study Gaming Dinner Movies Family time, Internet/Study Gaming Sleep 0:30-07:30 Sleep 23:30-06:30 Sleep 18:00 Breakfast Childcare friendly Dinner Chores Chores & hobbies Hobby life 7:00-8:30 Work
34. Compensation System (Japan Branch) 04. Work Environment Compensation consists of the following three components. Bonuses are paid twice a year, semi-annually. The amount is calculated by multiplying 1/2 of the basic salary by a performance coefficient.
35. Evaluation System 04. Work Environment Autify is still a small organization with less than 20 staff. We could manage without an evaluation system, but we expect to expand rapidly. This is why we created a system that allows a fair evaluation of each staff. We are working to build a strong organization that can continue to achieve challenging goals in the long term. Members are evaluated twice a year, and the Job Grade and Experience Level are reviewed based on the output.
36. Job Grade and Experience Level 04. Work Environment Compensation is determined by the combination of Job Grade and Experience Level. There are 7 Job Grades in total. The Experience Level divides each Job Grade into three stages. (For example, Intermediate II/Growing) ¥18,000,000 ¥16,000,000 ¥14,000,000 ¥12,000,000 ¥10,000,000 ¥8,000,000 ¥4,000,000 ¥2,000,000 ¥0 ¥6,000,000 Junior Intermadiate I Intermadiate II Senior I Senior II Staff I Staff II/VIP G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G7 G6 Partially meets requirements Meet requirements Consistently meets requirements with high reproducibility. Meets the requirements for the following Job Grade Learning Growing Thrrving Experience level
37. Compensation ladder - general 04. Work Environment ¥18,000,000 ¥16,000,000 ¥14,000,000 ¥12,000,000 ¥10,000,000 ¥8,000,000 ¥4,000,000 ¥2,000,000 ¥0 ¥6,000,000 Junior Intermadiate I Intermadiate II Senior I Senior II Staff I Staff II/VIP G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G7 G6 Grade Percentage of Full-Time Employees as of April, 2023 unlimited ¥15,380,859 ¥12,304,688 ¥9,843,750 ¥7,875,000 ¥6,300,000 ¥5,040,000 G4 56.96% G5 13.92% G3 18.99% G2 2.53% G1 1.27% G7 2.53% G6 2.53%
38. Compensation ladder - Sales & Marketing, Engineering 04. Work Environment ¥20,000,000 ¥17,500,000 ¥15,000,000 ¥12,500,000 ¥10,000,000 ¥5,000,000 ¥2,500,000 ¥0 ¥7,500,000 unlimited ¥16,992,188 ¥13,593,750 ¥10,875,000 ¥8,700,000 ¥6,960,000 ¥5,568,000 Junior Intermadiate I Intermadiate II Senior I Senior II Staff I Staff II/VIP G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G7 G6 G4 63.64% G5 16.36% G3 14.55% G2 1.82% G7 1.82% G6 1.82% Grade Percentage of Full-Time Employees as of April, 2023
39. Stock Options granted from Autify, Inc., US 04. Work Environment Since Autify is headquartered in the US, staff are granted stock options. The stock options have a four-year vesting period, with a one-year cliff. After one year of service, you will receive the first 25% of the options, after which you will receive 1/48 of the options every month for the remaining three years. All staff is eligible, and additional options may be granted depending on performance.
40. 05. Autify’s Technology
41. Autify’s Technology 01. テキスト Autify isn’t your average web-based service. Our tech goes one step forward. For all of you development engineers, let’s take a look at the strengths of Autify’s technology. At Autify, there are three main technical fields; frontend, backend, and machine learning. Each engineer is a professional in at least one field, but they all interact with the main application, Rails.
42. Frontend 05. Autify’s Technology Will you become proficient in programming languages and frameworks? Absolutely! But that’s not all. You will also have the opportunity to take a deep dive into cutting-edge frontend technologies through running E2E tests on various web services. Going beyond the framework: Rethinking frontend technology Frontend engineers at Autify carry out a wide range of tasks. We use JavaScript for handling parts that are visible for users, as well as in logics that are responsible for test execution. Frontend engineers also develop the Chrome Extension with which users record Test Scenarios. Because of the nature of E2E testing, you will need to have a deep understanding of how technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are used in the user’s web services. Proactively add value by thinking and implementing excellent UI and UX One of our main selling points is that anyone can use Autify to automate E2E testing. This is why the frontend has the critical role of creating an excellent UI and UX. Also, because the value that Autify provides is an increase in productivity through automation and increased efficiency, the frontend quality directly impacts the advantage and value of the service.
43. Backend 05. Autify’s Technology Layers below the main application written in Rails, including the mechanism that executes tests, are collectively called backend. An efficient and scalable solution for handling a large number of complex requests A base mechanism for executing tests must respond quickly to general requests to web services and E2E test requests. E2E test requests are challenging to handle because they are executed at random times, whereas execution time and resources are handled as a batch. Apply the expertise in container technology to achieve a high level of speed, flexibility, and reliability We heavily utilize container technology to execute tests and return the results to users cost-effectively. While we proactively adopt new technologies in areas where unique solutions are necessary, there are some areas where we have chosen orthodox technology. That’s how we achieve faster development, flexibility, and reliability.
44. Machine Learning 05. Autify’s Technology Autify uses the power of AI to automatically detect changes in the test target during tests. But that’s not all. As we continue evolving, we will utilize machine learning in various other ways. A large amount of data is accumulated every day Autify accumulates various data related to E2E tests, such as the Test Scenarios executed so far, the modification history, success/failure history, and change in the test target. The more we use these types of data to improve Autify, there will be more demand for our services. This will lead to more data, creating a positive feedback loop. Reimagining test experience with ML Using this data for machine learning opens up new possibilities. Not only can we detect changes, but we can also start proposing Test Scenarios based on the characteristics of the test target.
45. 06. Recruitment Process
46. Recruitment at Autify 06. Recruitment Process Recruitment Process One of the most significant issues in recruitment is that evaluation isn’t consistent between interviewers. To solve this, Autify has created structured interviews which have standardized criteria for selecting candidates. We also focus on hiring people who agree with our business vision and can make a long-term contribution by confirming candidates from each set of perspectives at each interview. Nervous about going straight into the recruitment process? Autify holds casual interviews to clarify any questions that candidates may have. These interviews are not evaluated. The purpose of casual interviews is to help you understand our mission and vision, why we are hiring that particular position and the job responsibilities. If you are interested in taking part in a casual interview, please apply here https://jobs.lever.co/Autify/aea8c95e-97f3-4ada-a098-e3b4587daab2
47. Recruitment Process 06. Recruitment Process Recruitment Process Casual Chat Resume Screening Online Coding Test（Only technical positions） HR interview Technical Interview Final interview Based on the initial interviews, our Management Team will make a final confirmation whether you are compatible with our company. We will consider whether your personality, motivation, vision/culture matches ours to determine if you’re the type of person who can work with us towards the same goal. We will check other skills such as your thought process during problem-solving. We will review how you can immediately start contributing to the team. In addition, we will consider whether you will realize your career aspirations at Autify to prevent any mismatch of expectations. You will take a coding test on Hacker Rank to showcase your basic technical skills. Offer Meeting Reference Check Casual Chat Offer Meeting HR interview Online Coding Test Resume Screening Technical interview Final interview Reference Check
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