Software Development Engineer-in-Test (SDET) 
Redmond, WA
12 months (Possible Extension)
 
Job Description:

• The main function of a software development engineer in test (SDET) is creating, maintaining, and using automation test frameworks.
• An SDET will use test frameworks and infrastructure tools to design, implement, and deploy test cases on our automation systems.

 
Must-Have HARD Skills

• Prior experience programming Python and JavaScript
• 2+ years non-internship SW dev experience and experience with test automation/CI for consumer electronics devices
• Working on automation frameworks

 
Years of Experience:    

• At least 5+ years of experience required for the role.

 
Degrees/Certifications Required:

• BSCS, or related field (BSEE, BS in SW)

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Work with the engineering team during the feature design and implementation phases to develop:
• Test methodology (designing the test approach) to test the feature end-to-end.
• Write Test and Automation strategy plans for the quality life cycle.
• Collaborate with other testing members, developers, and Product Managers to deliver high quality products to our customers.
• Gain a thorough understanding of CI/CD processes, and be able to modify and maintain CI/CD flows.
• Build, maintain Automation infra , write automation scripts and execute automation scripts across all functional areas.
• Execute multiple iterations of the test plan by running manual and automated test cases.
• Analyze failures and root cause issues, file defects, follow up with developers, documentation and other teams on the resolution.
• Monitor and manage the continuous integration environment.
• Manage lab infrastructure health and scale them to meet various testing needs on the product
• Interpret and report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process.

 
Skills:

• Prior work experience in testing consumer hardware or mobile devices
• Experience with test automation/CI for consumer electronics devices.
• Exceptional test planning ability with an understanding of consumer devices release Flow.
• Prior experience of programming in Python, JS and Strong programming skills in any object oriented programming language is required.
• Previous experience with Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar is a plus.
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experience.
• 1+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities spanning multiple software and hardware components (e.g. storage systems, kernels/OSs).
• Possess a strong understanding of QA methodologies and processes with a high bar for quality of the product.
• Creative, independent, self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies.

 
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

 
Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:        

• Developing software for CI, automation, and infrastructure
• Work with the engineering team during the feature design and implementation phases to develop:
• Test methodology (designing the test approach) to test the feature end-to-end.
• Write Test and Automation strategy plans for the quality life cycle.
• Collaborate with other testing members, developers, and Product Managers to deliver high quality products to our customers.
• Gain a thorough understanding of CI/CD processes, and be able to modify and maintain CI/CD flows.
• Build, maintain Automation infra , write automation scripts and execute automation scripts across all functional areas.
• Execute multiple iterations of the test plan by running manual and automated test cases.
• Analyze failures and root cause issues, file defects, follow up with developers, documentation and other teams on the resolution.
• Monitor and manage the continuous integration environment.
• Manage lab infrastructure health and scale them to meet various testing needs on the product
• Interpret and report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process.

 
Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects:

• A small SWQA team, supporting Reality Labs Research’s Machine Perception group
• Role is open to support SWQA efforts for RL Research.

 
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:

• Get to work in a research environment, different from product.
• Small team, autonomy, technical breadth, great experience with automation lab.
• Continuous integration tooling unique to client, work with mobile devices and automation workflows for devices with sensors.

 
Types of Interviews (behavioral, technical, presentation, etc.)

• One technical – SDET Coding & Automation Design
• One technical – SW Coding
• One behavioral – Manager
• Interview Duration:Each one is 45

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $80.00/hr.