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Apple

Senior Quality Engineer, Rights & Pricing

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

... testing REST APIs, service integrations, and distributed system behaviors -- including validation of data contracts, error handling, and failure modesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipeline integration for ...

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What is the difference between Contract Testing vs Software Tester?

AspectContract TestingSoftware Tester
Primary FocusVerifies interactions between services or components based on predefined contractsEnsures overall software quality through manual or automated testing of functionalities
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of API testing, contract frameworks, possibly some automation toolsTesting methodologies, scripting, automation, certifications like ISTQB
Work EnvironmentOften in Agile teams, working closely with developers and QACan vary from manual testing to automation, in various development environments

Contract Testing specializes in validating interactions between services based on contracts, while Software Testers focus on overall software quality through various testing methods. Both roles require testing skills but differ in scope and focus.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in contract testing, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in contract testing often encounter challenges such as ensuring clear communication between frontend and backend teams, maintaining up-to-date test suites when APIs evolve, and managing test flakiness due to changes in dependencies. Addressing these challenges typically involves regular collaboration with development teams, implementing automation for contract verification, and using robust mocking tools. Being proactive in reviewing contract changes and participating in cross-functional meetings can greatly enhance the reliability and efficiency of contract testing processes.

What is contract testing?

Contract testing is a software testing approach used to ensure that different services or components in a system interact correctly according to a set of agreed-upon rules, known as contracts. It is especially useful in microservices architectures, where independent services must communicate reliably. By verifying that the provider and consumer of an API adhere to the same contract, contract testing helps prevent integration issues and reduces the risk of breaking changes during development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Tester, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, API interactions, and experience with contract testing frameworks like Pact or Postman, often supported by a background in computer science or QA. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and relevant certifications like ISTQB can be highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with development teams and stakeholders. These skills are essential to ensure seamless integration between services, reduce bugs, and deliver reliable software systems.
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Engineer III, SDET - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid)

Engineer III, SDET - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
You'll work closely with engineering teams to expand test coverage across unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end layers while modernizing our test infrastructure. This role combines deep technical expertise in test automation with strategic thinking about quality at scale. You'll be building the testing foundation that ensures reliability and performance as we deploy AI security controls across browser extensions, API gateways, cloud platforms, and agentic systems.
Success Means:
  • Contract Testing Excellence: Implement and scale contract testing across all services and API boundaries, reducing integration testing dependencies.
  • Coverage Expansion: Work with service owners and independently to improve test coverage from current baseline - unit, integration, and E2E tests.
  • Team Velocity: Onboard rapidly and contribute meaningfully within the first 60 days to an already fast-paced engineering environment.
  • AI Quality Framework: Establish and/or contribute to efficacy testing of LLM models with measurable accuracy metrics.

What You'll Do:
  • Design and implement contract testing framework to verify API contracts between various system components.
  • Contribute comprehensive test strategies spanning unit, integration, contract testing layers
  • Establish testing patterns and best practices for AI-powered detection capabilities and models efficacy
  • Develop comprehensive E2E test scenarios covering multi-collector deployments and policy enforcement workflows.
  • Implement quality telemetry through observability with detailed reporting. Create metrics dashboards, and alerting. Work with SRE and developers to create playbooks and support documentation.

What You'll Need:
  • 5-7+ years combined software development and test automation experience with a proven track record of establishing quality frameworks and delivering reliable, scalable test coverage for enterprise-grade cloud SaaS products at scale.
  • Experience building testing frameworks and tooling for Cloud SaaS products
  • Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, distributed systems)
  • Expertise at programming languages: Python, Go, Javascript
  • Deep understanding of: Cloud architectures and microservices
  • Web Services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers or similar API technologies
  • Data storage systems: PostgreSQL, Redis or similar databases
  • Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) Strong debugging skills with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
  • Experience with cloud performance testing and monitoring tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, New Relic, Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana)

Bonus Points:
  • Experience testing AI/ML systems, LLM applications, or prompt engineering security
  • Performance testing experience with large-scale SaaS products handling high throughput, concurrent users, and distributed architectures
  • Familiarity with ML development lifecycle, model training, evaluation, and deployment
  • Hands-on experience with AI efficacy testing, adversarial testing, or red teaming
  • Experience with browser extension testing frameworks
  • Background in API gateway testing (Kong, Envoy, LiteLLM, etc.)
  • Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or agentic AI systems
  • Experience scaling test infrastructure to support hundreds of engineers

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards
  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
  • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
  • Paid parental and adoption leaves
  • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
  • Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
  • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
  • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
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About CrowdStrike

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#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Year founded

2012

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