Software Development Engineer In Test

Company Description

Legatus AI is an emerging technology company focused on building reliable, scalable artificial intelligence solutions for real-world applications. The team values rigorous engineering practices, data-driven decision-making, and close collaboration between product, research, and engineering. Joining Legatus AI offers the opportunity to work with modern tools and frameworks while contributing to high-impact AI products. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work, continuously learn, and help shape best practices for quality and reliability.

The environment is fast-paced, supportive, and centered on delivering trustworthy AI systems.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Legatus AI, you will design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks to validate AI-driven applications and backend services. You will work on‑site in the Nashville Metropolitan Area in a part‑time capacity, collaborating closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to define test strategies and quality standards. Daily responsibilities include writing automated tests at multiple levels (unit, integration, end‑to‑end), reviewing requirements and designs for testability, and identifying edge cases and failure modes.

You will investigate defects, analyze logs, and partner with the team to improve reliability, performance, and observability of systems. You will also contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring that quality gates are robust and that releases are safe, repeatable, and well‑documented.

• Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test suites (unit, integration, API, UI, and end‑to‑end tests).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Git‑based workflows, build pipelines, automated test execution, and reporting).
• Knowledge of testing methodologies for distributed systems, web services, and data‑intensive or ML/AI‑powered applications.
• Ability to write clear test plans and cases, document defects, and communicate findings effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Comfort working hybrid in the Nashville Metropolitan Area in a part‑time schedule, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with performance, load, or reliability testing and basic understanding of security and compliance considerations is a plus.