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Software Development Engineer in Test

Orlando, FL · Remote

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions and frameworks that support the quality and reliability of ...

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Roanoke, TX · On-site

$3.0K - $4.5K/yr

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Dayton, OH · On-site

$85K - $118K/yr

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Are you ready to accelerate the future of heavy machinery automation and drive next-generation quality standards? Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development engineer test in the United States is $51.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.07 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectSoftware Development Engineer Test (SDET)Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Primary FocusDeveloping automated tests, testing frameworks, and ensuring software qualityDesigning, coding, and implementing software features and applications
Skills & CertificationsProgramming, testing tools, automation frameworks, QA methodologiesProgramming, software architecture, system design
Work EnvironmentCollaborates closely with developers and QA teams, often in Agile teamsWorks on software development, coding, and system integration
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies emphasizing quality automationWidespread across software development companies

While both roles require strong programming skills and collaboration, SDETs focus on testing automation and quality assurance, whereas SDEs primarily develop software features. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test

SmartRent

Orlando, FL • Remote

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

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Posted 21 days ago

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Job Description

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions and frameworks that support the quality and reliability of SmartRent products. This role builds and enhances scalable automation frameworks and integrates automated testing into CI pipelines to support continuous quality validation across platform and device functionality. The SDET works closely with developers and QA team members to embed automation into the development lifecycle, design and execute test strategies across functional, integration, API, and end-to-end testing, and perform code reviews to ensure automation quality and consistency.

This role also focuses on continuously improving testing processes and methodologies, evaluating and incorporating AI tools to shift automation earlier in the development process, and independently determining effective technical approaches to testing solutions. The SDET contributes to refining existing procedures and developing forward-looking testing models that support reliable, scalable product delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance automation frameworks to support scalable and maintainable test coverage across platform and device functionality
  • Build and maintain automation into CI pipelines to support continuous quality validation
  • Devise improvements to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations
  • Incorporate AI tools into the test pipeline to support shifting automation earlier in the development process.
  • Assess technical challenges independently and define effective solution strategies with minimal direction 
  • Identify gaps in existing workflows and implement iterative improvements to frameworks, standards, and testing practices
  • Work closely with developers and QA team members to integrate automation into the development lifecycle 
  • Perform Code Reviews of Automation Engineers tests to ensure quality, reliability, and adherence to standards
  • Design and execute test strategies across functional, integration, API, and end-to-end testing

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in test automation development using JavaScript or TypeScript, including hands-on experience with Playwright.
  • 3+ years of experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and version control systems (e.g., GitHub).
  • Experience with AI tools such as Claude Code and Cursor
  • Solid understanding of QA tool development chains and environments
  • Demonstrate expertise in black box and grey box testing methodologies, experience with standard QA and development tools, and the ability to operate within short release cycles
  • Superior communication and analytical skills, including strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems
  • Experience with Mobile automation with Appium
  • Experience with project and test management tools (e.g. Jira/Zephyr)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • Demonstrate expertise in black box and grey box testing methodologies, experience with standard QA and development tools, and the ability to operate within short release cycles
  • Superior communication and analytical skills, including strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems
  • Experience in manual testing
  • Experience mentoring test team members
  • Experience working in a cross-team environment (e.g. manual and automation testers)
  • Experience reporting progress and results to stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

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