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Senior Software Engineer, SDET

Houston, TX · On-site

$102K - $132K/yr

... junior team members, providing technical guidance and QA best practices. • Analyze and test ... Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Test Manager is highly desirable.

Senior Software Engineer, SDET

Houston, TX · On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

... junior team members, providing technical guidance and QA best practices. • Analyze and test ... Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Test Manager is highly desirable.

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As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior software developer in test in Texas is $69,455.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,700.00 and $80,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectJunior Software Developer In TestJunior QA Engineer
Required credentialsProgramming skills, basic testing knowledge, sometimes certifications in testing toolsTesting fundamentals, certifications like ISTQB, basic programming knowledge
Work environmentDevelopment teams, coding and automation tasksTesting teams, manual and automated testing activities
Employer and industry usageTech companies, software development firmsSoftware companies, QA service providers

Junior Software Developer In Test roles focus on developing automated tests and coding, often requiring programming skills. Junior QA Engineers primarily perform manual testing and basic automation, emphasizing testing fundamentals. Both roles are common in software development environments but differ in technical focus and daily tasks.

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Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET)

Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET)

Broadcom Corporation

Plano, TX • On-site

$91K - $146K/yr

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Posted 4 days ago


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Job Description

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET) with a passion for building high quality applications using agile practices to join our Mainframe Security and Compliance team. The SDET will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated tests, assessing test automation tools and frameworks, defining testing strategies, and ensuring overall software quality. This role requires strategic planning, leadership in test automation, and active participation in Agile team processes. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, experience in test automation, and a deep understanding of software development and testing methodologies.

Work Location: Lisle, IL

What you will be doing in a typical week:

  • Adopt a test-first approach to software development in which, where possible, the test is developed before the code.

  • Assess, define, and document test framework(s), including use of technology stack(s) and test automation tools, considering the long-term maintainability of automated testing.

  • Establish performance testing baselines and define benchmarking strategies.

  • Provide leadership on industry-standard testing processes (e.g., BDD) and develop automated and manual testing strategies.

  • Participate in design and code reviews with other engineers.

  • Develop comprehensive test plans and facilitate collaborative team reviews to finalize the testing strategy.

  • Review and analyze product code changes to design better test cases and strategies

  • Define and create pipelines to enable Continuous Testing within Agile teams.

  • Write programs, utilities, scripts and pipelines to support the following:

  • Testing in various test streams such as Integration, System, Performance, and Compatibility

  • Destructive testing and validation of system recoverability

  • Boundary and edge case testing

  • Load and scalability testing

  • Concurrency testing

  • Update automated regression tests for newly identified defects where appropriate.

  • Maintain the outcome of automated testing, including reviewing and resolving false positives and improving fragile tests.

  • Execute manual and exploratory testing as required.

  • Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities in the testing process and tools.

Qualifications :

In addition to the talent and passion, experience in one or more of these areas could make you a great addition to our team.

  • At least 5+ years of experience testing modern large-scale software and complex test configurations

  • Has mastered the basics of operating as a developer in the IBM mainframe environment

  • Basic understanding of CICS architecture and commands

  • Experience in implementing JCL to execute batch processes in zOS or zVSE

  • Additional experience in one or more of the following: Metal C, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, JES 2/3 Preferred Education :

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or related field

Legal authorization to work in USA is required.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $146,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Broadcom!

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