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Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Flex
Location
New York, NY
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in software quality engineering and test automation
  • Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and automation frameworks
  • Advanced experience architecting scalable, maintainable automation solutions across products and platforms
  • Expertise in advanced testing methodologies, test data generation, data-driven testing, and other industry emerging technologies
  • Deep knowledge of CI/CD systems and infrastructure-as-code tools
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Flex, you will lead quality strategy and automation efforts within the Quality Engineering team. Your role involves architecting and optimizing automation frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability, and mentoring other engineers. You will also establish quality standards and analyze metrics to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Benefits
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision
  • Company equity
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Unlimited paid time off + 13 company paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Free Flex subscription
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack used in the automation frameworks
  • Role involves significant leadership responsibilities which may not suit all candidates
  • Hybrid work model requires 2-3 days on-site in local offices for certain locations
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