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Software Development Engineer In Test Manager Jobs in Boston, MA

Apolis

Lead SDET

Boston, MA · On-site

Apolis is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to architect and scale their robotics software testing organization. The role involves defining test strategies, building test ...

Photon

SDET

Boston, MA · On-site

$54.25 - $70/hr

As an SDET, you will leverage your strong software engineering and test automation expertise to ... management, build processes, testing, and operations Experience in delivering software in the Agile ...

PeopleSERVE, Inc.

SDET- 181393

Boston, MA · On-site

$54.25 - $70/hr

PeopleSERVE, Inc. is seeking a talented Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a team building responsive web designs for FidelityCharitable.org. The role involves working as part of a Scrum team ...

SS&C

Software Development Engineer in Test

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$54.25 - $70/hr

Software Development Engineer in Test Locations: Boston, MA- Hybrid must be onsite 6x a month (hiring locally only) Get To Know Us: We are growing team with a start-up mentality and we are looking ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development engineer in test manager in Boston, MA is $55.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.72 and $63.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Development Engineer In Test Manager vs Software Development Engineer In Test?

AspectSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET)Software Development Engineer In Test Manager (SDET Manager)
ResponsibilitiesDesigns and develops automated tests, writes test scripts, and ensures product quality at the individual level.Leads testing teams, oversees testing strategies, and manages test planning and execution across projects.
Required SkillsStrong coding skills, automation tools, and testing frameworks.Leadership, project management, and team coordination skills in addition to technical expertise.
Work EnvironmentHands-on testing, coding, and automation development.Team management, strategic planning, and cross-team collaboration.

In summary, while a Software Development Engineer In Test focuses on technical testing and automation, a Software Development Engineer In Test Manager oversees testing teams and strategies, combining technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure overall quality assurance.

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Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Robotics

Softpath

Boston, MA

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Lead SDET

Fulltime position in Boston, MA

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)to architect, bootstrap, and scale robotics software testing organization. Define our overall test strategy, frameworks, and leveraging AI tools and AWS cloud CI/CD pipelines to accelerate automation.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Strategy Leadership:Assess complex requirements to design end-to-end test strategies (HIL, SIL, and simulation) and define quality gates.
  • Hands-On Testing:Design, build, and debug robust test frameworks from scratch; root-cause complex failures across software, hardware, and physical sensors.
  • AI-Driven Automation:Leverage modern AI coding tools and LLMs to rapidly bootstrap test frameworks and automate boilerplate testing with minimal overhead.
  • AWS CI/CD Pipelines:Setup and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing AWS developer tools (e.g., CodePipeline, CodeBuild, ECS) to scale simulation and testing.

Key Qualifications

  • Robotics SW Testing:Hands-on QA experience with physicalRobotics platforms(ROS/ROS2, Python, Linux, and simulation tools).
  • Framework Architecture:Proven track record of designing test frameworks from scratch for hardware-constrained systems.
  • AI Tool Fluency:Experience using modern AI assistants (e.g. Cursor) to bootstrap productivity.
  • AWS DevOps:Strong experience setting up cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker)