Software Development Engineer in Test, Operational Tools
AI Summary
SDET leads design and implementation of scalable test frameworks and automated tests for cloud and backend apps, focusing on API/integration and end-to-end validation, and driving automation across Zoox's tooling ecosystem.
About this role
In this role you will:
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Design, implement, and maintain scalable functional and test frameworks used across Zoox for integration and subsystem testing.
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Collaborate closely with QA, SDETs, and software engineers on cross-team initiatives to maintain and continuously improve Zoox’s end-to-end validation workflows.
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Lead feature-level testing by defining test strategy and plans, executing manual testing, and driving the transition to robust automation within Zoox’s integrated tooling ecosystem.
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Support and partner with users of our frameworks and tools, continuously refining them to improve reliability, usability, and overall engineering efficiency.
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Implement AI tools to make testing faster and more efficient.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
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5+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test with proven skills in writing automation frameworks for cloud applications from scratch.
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Strong proficiency with Python, Typescript, and tools like Git, Buildkite
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Experience building functional and performance automated tests for backend cloud applications.
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A self-starter who is capable of defining and implementing new tools and processes from start to finish
Bonus Qualifications:
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Experience in implementing AI tools in the testing domain (Claude)
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Hands-on Playwright automation experience
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