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Software Development Engineer In Test Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

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 ...

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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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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development engineer in test manager in San Diego, CA is $54.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.66 and $62.26 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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SDET

San Diego, CA • On-site

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$53 - $68.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

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 automation design and development and maintenance (including bug fixing)
• Test framework/harness setup and configuration
• Test automation oversight and trouble-shooting
• Tool design and development and maintenance (including bug fixing)
• Translation of use cases, test cases and technical specifications into automated test cases
• Test execution and defect reporting
• Build automation configuration using Jenkins
• Build deployment and maintenance
• Status reporting
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience.
2+ yrs in an SDET role.
Experience in devising and executing test solutions for game services and technical features, especially with regards to load, performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
Experience working with, customizing, and extending object-oriented test automation frameworks.
Talent and expertise in white box testing.
Knowledge of test methodology and tools, software testing standards, methods and conventions, build systems, and the product development cycle.
Strong organizational and problem solving skills with great attention to detail, critical thinking, solid communication, with the ability to track multiple test executions simultaneously and report results.
Preferred Qualifications
Game development experience demonstrable across 1-2 product lifecycles.
Experience creating and expanding powerful automated testing tools and frameworks.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, C#, C++, or JavaScript.
Experience working on large scale, commercial online game services.
Experience with large scale services, distributed systems, cloud computing, and databases.
Experience working in an Agile and Test Driven Development environment.
Experience with sampling and instrumented performance profiling tools.

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