Senior Software Engineer in Test; SDET

Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET)
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Position Overview  We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Senior Software Engineer in Test to join the Autodesk AEC Data team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving quality in a cloud‑based product widely used by Autodesk customers. You will work closely with software developers, product owners, and other QA and SETs to design and build test automation.

You will ensure cloud services can be deployed frequently with minimal effort and high quality through manual and automated testing, with a focus on test automation. You will own and drive initiatives related to improving quality, stability, reliability, and usability of your team’s software deliverables.
Responsibilities   Collaborate with developers and other QA analysts and SETs to establish processes that ensure delivery of quality backend and UI software
Uphold high quality standards for the products you work on by designing and implementing test automation suites
Assist the team in evaluating risk, quality, and/or stability on individual stories, initiatives, sprints, product milestones, and services
Participate in test estimation and ensure automated testing is accounted for in planning or acceptance criteria
Receive defect reports from other sources (customers, product support, forums), confirm and track specific issues for development use
Write and run test cases based on real production work, and create scripts for automation
Participate in Scrum ceremonies for requirement gathering, test planning, execution, and progress reporting
Partner with experienced engineers, absorbing best practices in software development
Collaborate with other team members on the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of the Automation Testing pipelines within CI/CD pipelines
Be an engaged and active member of the team, learn, mentor, be mentored, and contribute to the improvement of the team by engaging in respectful conversations and decision making

Minimum Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in the software industry, including design and development of test automation suites for cloud services with a focus on building high‑quality test automation used in CI/CD pipelines

Experience with some of the following tools is desired:
Blazemeter, JMeter, Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber JVM, Postman, Wiremock, Rest Assured, Pact, Burp Suite
Knowledge of computer programming in languages such as Java, C#, Python, and/or Java Script
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems – analyzing alternatives, risks, and benefits
Detail‑oriented and strong logical thinking skills
Flexibility under changing conditions and ability to multi‑task between projects
Experience working on a scrum team developing cloud services

Preferred Qualifications   Experience using Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Git Hub
Familiarity with AWS tools and services
Keen interest in new technologies and their timely adoption
Ability to learn large software systems quickly
Experience using AI‑powered IDEs (Cursor, Copilot agent mode, etc.)
Salary Transparency  For Canada–BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $79,500 and $116,600. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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About Autodesk  Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do.

Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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