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Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

SDET

San Diego, CA · On-site

$53 - $68.50/hr

SDET Level 3 San Diego, CA 92127 12+ Months ONLY W2 Top 3: 1.) C++ 2.) Automation Experience - Python / C# 3.) CI/CD understanding / Testing Background • Test planning for feature areas • Test ...

Viasat

Senior Software Engineer (SDET, Python)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$165 - $261/hr

At Viasat, our SDET roles are focused on building platforms, tooling, and intelligent automation with a focusbuilding scalable automation, test platforms, CI/CD solutions, and intelligent engineering ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

SDET Level 2

San Diego, CA · On-site

$53 - $68.50/hr

R-2877907 SDET Level 2 Amazon.Com, Inc. San Diego, CA 92127 12 Months ****/hour Top 3 Skills 1.) C++ 2.) Automation Experience - Python / C# 3.) CI/CD understanding / Testing Background • Test ...

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The Software Development Engineer In Test Engineer (SDET) focuses on developing automated tests, writing test frameworks, and ensuring software quality through coding. They often have programming skills similar to software developers and work closely with development teams. SDET roles typically require programming certifications, experience with testing tools, and familiarity with software development environments. They are employed in tech companies across various industries, emphasizing automation and quality assurance. Overall, SDET professionals bridge development and testing, emphasizing automation and code-based testing strategies.

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Senior/Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Catalyst MedTech Search

Carlsbad, CA

$120K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

About the Role:

We’re seeking a hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who can bridge software development, embedded systems, and verification. This individual will play a key role in building automated test frameworks, owning validation activities, and developing engineering tools that improve product quality and accelerate development of next-generation cardiovascular technology.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for embedded firmware and desktop applications, including unit, integration, system-level, and hardware-in-the-loop testing

• Create and execute test plans, protocols, regression suites, and validation activities while authoring verification reports and maintaining traceability documentation in alignment with regulated development practices

• Support testing of Linux-based C++/GUI applications, including functional, interface-level, and system behavior validation

• Collaborate closely with firmware and hardware teams to improve testability, troubleshoot issues, and enhance product quality throughout the development lifecycle

• Build and maintain Python-based automation, CI/testing infrastructure, and internal engineering tools to enable repeatable testing, faster development feedback, and efficient workflows

• Develop and support engineering utilities for manufacturing, calibration, provisioning, debugging, and data collection activities

• Track, investigate, and resolve defects while supporting formal verification and validation efforts in a regulated medical device environment

• Participate in peer reviews and provide technical feedback across software, automation, and test code

• Operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities and a high degree of ownership


Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, SDET, embedded systems testing, or software verification roles

• Experience working within a regulated medical device or safety-critical product development environment

• Strong Python programming skills for developing automation frameworks, test scripts, and engineering tools

• Experience creating and executing test protocols, test plans, regression suites, and validation activities, including authoring test reports and maintaining traceability documentation

• Experience developing automated test solutions and supporting software verification and validation throughout the product development lifecycle

• Experience working in Linux-based environments with modern software development workflows and version control practices

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across software, firmware, hardware, and quality teams


Preferred Background:

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system-level verification of embedded products

• Hands-on embedded development experience, including firmware debugging, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration

• Experience with C/C++ in embedded systems or application-level software environments

• Experience testing Linux-based C++ applications, GUI interfaces, or hardware communication protocols


*This role requires onsite work in Carlsbad, CA. Appropriate time for relocation will be provided for candidates who are moving to the area.