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Lead SDET / Python, Test Automation, CICD

Irvine, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 48 minutes ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $170,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year

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Job Details

Skills

Continuous Integration and Development
Regression Testing
Embedded Systems
Firmware
Computer Hardware
Systems Engineering
Technical Writing
Mentorship
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Automated Testing
Software Engineering
WebSocket
Linux
Docker
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
SQL
Python
Testing
Debugging
Log Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Embedded C
C++
Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation
Communication

Summary

We are partnered with a rapidly growing electric vehicle technology company that is building next-generation EV charging solutions for the expanding electric mobility market. As the engineering team continues to grow, they are looking to hire a Lead SDET Engineer to own and scale their automated testing platform, ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical embedded products.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role for someone with a strong software engineering background in Python, Linux, APIs, and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate has experience building test infrastructure from the ground up, automating hardware-in-the-loop testing, and collaborating closely with firmware and systems engineers to improve product quality and accelerate release cycles.
Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain the Python-based test automation platform supporting firmware validation and release readiness (35%)
Build and expand automated regression testing, HIL/SIL simulations, and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems (25%)
Test REST and WebSocket APIs while diagnosing failures across distributed systems, firmware, and automation frameworks (20%)
Partner with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to improve testability, product quality, and certification readiness (10%)
Contribute to architecture, code reviews, technical documentation, and mentor junior engineers (10%)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in SDET, software test automation, or software engineering
Strong Python development experience and experience building automation frameworks
Experience testing REST APIs, WebSocket APIs, and distributed service-oriented systems
Strong Linux, Docker, CI/CD, and SQL experience
Experience with PyTest or similar Python testing frameworks
Strong debugging, log analysis, and root cause analysis skills
Exposure to Embedded C/C++ is a plus
Experience with EV charging systems, HIL testing, CAN bus, or OCPP protocols is highly preferred
Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across cross-functional engineering teams

The Offer

$170,000 - $190,000 base salary
5-8% annual bonus
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) plan
Two-week paid company shutdown during Christmas and New Year's
10 PTO days plus company holidays
Full-time onsite role in Irvine, CA (5 days per week)
Opportunity to build the core automation platform for cutting-edge EV charging technology while working alongside a highly collaborative engineering team

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Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 881340
Posted 1 day ago

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