Software Development Engineer in Test SDET, Re:Build Manufacturing

• 3+ years of professional experience in automation testing or QA automation
• Proven ownership of automated test coverage and quality outcomes in production environments
• Strong experience translating requirements into automation-first testing strategies
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for automated web testing
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, scripting, and validation
• Experience automating tests for web applications, APIs, and backend integrations
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Locust or similar tools for automated performance and load testing
• Experience with AWS and cloud-based application testing
• Strong experience writing and maintaining automated regression suites
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, product, and DevOps teams
• Experience guiding or mentoring other QA or automation engineers
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to pass a background check
• Location Requirement: Due to business and collaboration requirements, this role requires residency in either the Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA metropolitan areas
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for automation quality
• Proactive and vocal in identifying risks and advocating for automation improvements
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
• Highly analytical with the ability to identify root causes and propose actionable solutions
• Data-driven approach, using metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement
• Highly organized, meticulous, and able to manage multiple testing streams
• Collaborative team player who contributes positively across functions
• Adaptable and eager to learn new tools, technologies, and domains

Desirable

• The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) owns product quality through an automation-first approach. This role is responsible for translating product and technical requirements into scalable automation strategies, designing and maintaining robust automated test suites for critical user flows and APIs, and integrating those suites into CI/CD pipelines to deliver fast, reliable signals on release readiness
• Automation is the primary lever for quality in this role. Manual and exploratory testing are performed selectively and intentionally, only where automation is not practical or where additional insight is required
• In close partnership with engineering and product teams, the Automation Testing Engineer continuously improves automation coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency to enable predictable, high-quality releases
• Design, build, and maintain automation-first test strategies aligned to product and technical requirements
• Develop and complete automated test suites across web applications, APIs, and AI-powered user interfaces
• Implement test automation using Playwright and Python, ensuring coverage of functional, performance, and reliability requirements
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide actionable quality signals and release readiness indicators
• Perform targeted manual and exploratory testing when automation is not sufficient or cost-effective
• Identify, document, and track defects, partnering closely with engineering and product teams to ensure timely resolution
• Validate backend integrations, data workflows, and system behavior across AWS-hosted services and internal platforms
• Implement and maintain automated regression coverage to support stable, predictable release cycles
• Conduct performance and load testing using tools such as Locust to assess scalability and responsiveness
• Continuously improve automation frameworks, tooling, and QA processes through adoption of guidelines
• Adhere to company software standards and quality procedures
• Work in alignment with The Re:Build Way