Software Development Engineer in Test

About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack. As a Staff SDET, you'll lead from the front — owning shared automation infrastructure, influencing release quality strategy, and driving initiatives that span teams and systems. The role sits at the intersection of hands‑on engineering, architectural leadership, and org‑wide quality influence, with an emphasis on leveraging AI‑driven solutions to accelerate testing and enhance developer productivity.

This is a full‑time position based out of our Oakland office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in‑person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

• Languages: Java 17+, JUnit, REST Assured, Shell scripting;
  Python (optional)
• Infra & Tooling: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, Buildkite
• Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
• Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog
• CI/CD: Jenkins, CircleCI, Git Hub Actions
• Databases: Postgres, MongoDB

• Architect internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking
• Define and evolve quality strategies covering testability, release readiness, performance, and reliability
• Drive cross‑org quality initiatives to improve execution speed, observability, and feedback loops
• Identify systemic risks in business‑critical systems and implement robust validation strategies
• Mentor engineers, influence design for testability, and champion best practices across the org
• Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align testing priorities with business objectives

• 8+ years in software with a focus on building test automation frameworks and infrastructure at scale
• Writes critical/common code shared across multiple teams
• Expert in design principles applied to test architecture
• Strong OOP skills (preferably Java)
• Hands‑on with cloud platforms, CI/CD systems, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of data engineering and large‑scale distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives across multiple teams

• Knowledge of ELT pipeline testing (data integrity, schema evolution, pipeline reliability)
• Experience incorporating AI techniques to improve test efficiency and defect detection
• Experience with shift‑left testing, chaos engineering, or autonomous testing

Oakland Pay Range: $186,717 — $ USD

• 100% employer‑paid medical insurance
• Generous paid time‑off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team‑building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self‑guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents

We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out the form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience.

Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.