Senior SDET II (Software Development Engineer in Test) (San Mateo)

The Role:

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior SDET II (Software Development Engineer in Test) to join our dynamic Quality Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your deep understanding of application architecture and infrastructure to ensure the robust quality of our platform.

You'll be instrumental in driving the development of advanced test frameworks and tools, and will explore innovative GenAI capabilities to revolutionize our test harnesses and dashboards. If you're passionate about building scalable, maintainable, and highly automated quality processes from the ground up, and want to work on a cutting-edge platform integrating GenAI, sophisticated data pipelines, and robust cloud-native architecture , where you can drive test architecture strategy for mission-critical infrastructure , and be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, unwavering quality, and continuous improvement , we encourage you to apply.

This is a hybrid role. Only candidates who currently live in the SF Bay Area, CA will be considered for this role. You must be able to work on-site at our San Mateo, CA HQ twice per week.

• Infrastructure & System Testing: Own and execute infrastructure testing across the entire platform, including critical service upgrades (e.g., MongoDB, Python, Nginx) to ensure stability and compatibility.
• Architectural Understanding: Comprehensively understand and analyze the application's end-to-end architecture to proactively identify integration and regression risks
• Framework Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust automation test frameworks, including API/UI test harnesses, comprehensive integration frameworks, and precise component-level validation tools
• Reporting & Analytics: Build and enhance advanced reporting dashboards to provide actionable insights into test coverage, failure rates, regressions, and quality trends
• GenAI Innovation: Research, integrate, and develop GenAI-driven features to enable intelligent test generation, automated validation, and advanced debugging support, pushing the boundaries of our QA capabilities
• SDLC Integration: Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and DevOps teams to embed quality practices and considerations throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Test Strategy Ownership: Define and own comprehensive test strategies for backend services, complex distributed systems, and cloud-native components
• Continuous Improvement: Identify gaps in existing test coverage, lead initiatives to reduce certification time, and proactively work to minimize false failures. Drive continuous improvement of our test automation infrastructure and tools
• Proactive Quality Assurance: Investigate customer-reported issues thoroughly and proactively develop automated validations to prevent future regressions

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles, with a proven track record of hands-on experience in infrastructure-level testing and developing robust test frameworks
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and complex integration patterns
• Demonstrated experience with MongoDB and other essential cloud-native infrastructure components
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation frameworks using Python, Java, or JavaScript (e.g., Cypress, Selenium)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Docker
• Familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Solid knowledge and practical experience in performance, scalability, and observability testing
• Exceptional debugging skills with the ability to deeply investigate logs, stack traces, and complex service interactions to pinpoint root causes
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

• Experience with data integration platforms, enterprise SaaS solutions, or tools similar to SnapLogic
• Prior ownership and development of test reporting dashboards using tools like Grafana, Kibana, or custom front-end solutions
• Knowledge of DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture), documentation frameworks, or API documentation generation pipelines
• Experience integrating or developing with Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities (e.g., OpenAI APIs) for QA innovation is a strong plus and highly valued

$150,000 - $160,000 a year

The above range is the approximate annual U.S. base pay range for this position. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, experience and expertise, and may vary from the range listed. In addition to base salaries, certain roles are also eligible for annual cash bonuses or commissions. All of our full time employees get stock options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why Join:

There's never been a better time to join our SnapSquad!

At SnapLogic, we believe our people are the heart of our success.That is why we are dedicated to creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. From competitive salaries and robust health benefits to global wellness initiatives, we ensure youre set up for success - wherever youre based.

Heres why you dont want to miss out on being a part of our team:

A Legacy of Excellence - Recognized Industry Visionary and Leader:

When it comes to innovation and growth, SnapLogic isnt just keeping up; were setting the pace. Recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2024, our trajectory speaks volumes. For the third consecutive year, SnapLogic has been named a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools , where weve been praised for our expanding platform and generative AI innovations. And thats not allAragon Research has highlighted our leadership in the tPaaS Globe Report, calling our generative AI capabilities a major differentiator that puts us ahead of the competition.

Redefining the Integration Category in the Age of AI:

In an era where enterprises are reimagining themselves as composable, data-driven entities, SnapLogic is at the forefront, unlocking new possibilities through generative AI and AI-augmented, graphical-visual integration. SnapLogic is not just making integration accessible to highly technical experts, but also to business technologists seeking simplicity. SnapLogics comprehensive, highly scalable platform transcends traditional boundaries by unifying application and data integration, API management, and automation. Its not just another iPaaS platform - were a catalyst for agility and innovation, enabling businesses to seize the future today.

Innovation at the Forefront:

SnapLogic was first to market with the worlds only generative integration solution, SnapGPT, empowering users to integrate faster and easier. With open source and proprietary large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence, SnapGPT enables users to integrate any applications or data sources with natural language. Since launching SnapGPT in early 2023, SnapLogic has launched a full suite of AI solutions , including AgentCreator which empowers everyone to create GenAI-powered automations and applications without coding. Thousands of enterprises around the globe rely on SnapLogic to integrate, automate and orchestrate their data across their business and now theyre looking to SnapLogic to help them unlock the next frontier of generative AI.

Join Us on Our Journey

At SnapLogic, we're changing the way the world works with dataand we want you to be part of that change. If you're ready to push boundaries, embrace innovation, and lead the charge in transforming industries, we want to hear from you.

SnapLogic is headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with team members located across the globe. No matter where youre based, we offer a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment that fosters growth, creativity, and success.

Are you ready to join the SnapSquad and shape the future of generative integration? We cant wait to see your application!