Lead SDET/Python, Test Automation, CICD
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Software Development
Python, Software Testing, DevOps, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT
$160000 - $190000
We are partnered with a rapidly growing electric vehicle technology company that is building next‑generation EV charging solutions for the expanding electric mobility market. As the engineering team continues to grow, they are looking to hire a Lead SDET Engineer to own and scale their automated testing platform, ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of mission‑critical embedded products.
This is a highly technical, hands‑on role for someone with a strong software engineering background in Python, Linux, APIs, and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate has experience building test infrastructure from the ground up, automating hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and collaborating closely with firmware and systems engineers to improve product quality and accelerate release cycles.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain the Python‑based test automation platform supporting firmware validation and release readiness (35%)
- Build and expand automated regression testing, HIL/SIL simulations, and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems (25%)
- Test REST and Web Socket APIs while diagnosing failures across distributed systems, firmware, and automation frameworks (20%)
- Partner with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to improve testability, product quality, and certification readiness (10%)
- Contribute to architecture, code reviews, technical documentation, and mentor junior engineers (10%)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in SDET, software test automation, or software engineering
- Strong Python development experience and experience building automation frameworks
- Experience testing REST APIs, Web Socket APIs, and distributed service‑oriented systems
- Strong Linux, Docker, CI/CD, and SQL experience
- Experience with PyTest or similar Python testing frameworks
- Strong debugging, log analysis, and root cause analysis skills
- Exposure to Embedded C/C++ is a plus
- Experience with EV charging systems, HIL testing, CAN bus, or OCPP protocols is highly preferred
- Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across cross‑functional engineering teams
- $170,000 - $190,000 base salary
- 5-8% annual bonus
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Two‑week paid company shutdown during Christmas and New Year's
- 10 PTO days plus company holidays
- Full-time onsite role in Irvine, CA (5 days per week)
- Opportunity to build the core automation platform for cutting‑edge EV charging technology while working alongside a highly collaborative engineering team
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