Software Development Engineer in Test

Role Overview

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for the software quality assurance team. This is a remote role based anywhere in the US, focused on ensuring applications perform reliably under expected and peak user loads.

Responsibilities

• Automation Tests: Design, build, and maintain robust automated tests for backend services, APIs, and AI-enabled systems.
• Load Testing: Develop and execute load test plans, scenarios, and scripts to simulate real-world user traffic.
• Performance Monitoring: Use JMeter, BlazeMeter, or similar tools to monitor performance, response times, and resource utilization.
• Issue Detection & Reporting: Identify performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and system failures; document findings and provide actionable recommendations.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Partner with development, DevOps, and operations to troubleshoot and resolve performance problems.
• Test Environments: Set up, configure, and maintain environments that replicate production-like conditions.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Produce detailed performance reports/dashboards for stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current on performance testing best practices and emerging tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years experience in performance testing / load testing / QA.
• Proficiency with load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, BlazeMeter).
• Scripting/programming skills for automation: C#, TypeScript, Java, or Python.
• Familiarity with automation/testing frameworks such as Playwright and Postman.
• Understanding of SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of databases, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Comfortable with AI agent and cross-device/user scenario testing.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with e-commerce, SaaS, or high-traffic web applications.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Interest in AI-assisted testing techniques to improve coverage and efficiency.

Benefits (high level)

Medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life/AD&D, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and additional wellness resources. Benefits eligibility may vary by full-time/part-time status.