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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

PathAI
Location
Boston, MA
Posted
8 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$96,750 - $148,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or closely related field
  • 1–2 years of hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated tests using frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or similar
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, TypeScript, or equivalent)
  • Ability to perform and benefit from code reviews
  • Demonstrated debugging skills across multiple layers of a system
  • Working knowledge of AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, ECS, Lambda)
Nice to have
  • Background in healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industry software development
  • Experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, CircleCI, or similar)
  • Exposure to performance, load, or security testing practices
  • Genuine desire to learn and adapt to new tools and processes quickly
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
What the job really is

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at PathAI, you will focus on building and maintaining automated testing infrastructure to ensure the reliability of the software platform. Your role involves designing test strategies, writing automation code, debugging failures, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers, perform manual testing as needed, and help scale testing capabilities using AWS and Kubernetes.

Things to weigh
  • Hybrid position based in Boston, MA
  • Relocation benefits are not available for this position
  • Salary range provided but actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications
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