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Job Description
Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge network routers and switches?
Do you enjoy validation of internet routing protocols at full internet scale?
Join our Networks SQA team!
Our Networks Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team ensures our global platform's reliability by testing all routing and switching hardware and software used. We build automation infrastructure for qualification testing and collaborate with Networks Engineering teams to validate network topologies. Using our expertise in Internet routing protocols, we maintain consistent availability and peak performance for Akamai's customers worldwide.
Partner with the best
You will be tasked with solving critical software automation and verification problems in a multi-vendor routing and switching environment. Working with Network Engineering and the Network Architecture teams you will become an expert in Internet scale testing of routing protocols and their implementation. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for:
- Contributing to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage & automation
- Creating and deploying automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios
- Improving testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency
- Reviewing product & system design requirements to verify accuracy of test plans and test cases
Do What You Love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Demonstrate experience in developing test automation in Python and Full Stack development
- Have experience in managing and troubleshooting Juniper or Cisco routers and switches
- Demonstrate hands-on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) experience
- Display experience in IP network design and routing architectures
- Enjoy working as a team, collaborating and solving problems with others
About us
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.
Our Focus Is Simple
Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.
Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.
Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.
AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.
At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.
Benefits at Akamai:
We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.
FlexBase adapts to your job's needs
Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work. We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both. Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!
Compensation
Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $121,400 - $218,600/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.
Job Description
Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge network routers and switches?
Do you enjoy validation of internet routing protocols at full internet scale?
Join our Networks SQA team!
Our Networks Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team ensures our global platform's reliability by testing all routing and switching hardware and software used. We build automation infrastructure for qualification testing and collaborate with Networks Engineering teams to validate network topologies. Using our expertise in Internet routing protocols, we maintain consistent availability and peak performance for Akamai's customers worldwide.
Partner with the best
You will be tasked with solving critical software automation and verification problems in a multi-vendor routing and switching environment. Working with Network Engineering and the Network Architecture teams you will become an expert in Internet scale testing of routing protocols and their implementation. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for:
- Contributing to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage & automation
- Creating and deploying automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios
- Improving testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency
- Reviewing product & system design requirements to verify accuracy of test plans and test cases
Do What You Love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Demonstrate experience in developing test automation in Python and Full Stack development
- Have experience in managing and troubleshooting Juniper or Cisco routers and switches
- Demonstrate hands-on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) experience
- Display experience in IP network design and routing architectures
- Enjoy working as a team, collaborating and solving problems with others
About us
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.
Our Focus Is Simple
Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.
Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.
Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.
AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.
At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.
Benefits at Akamai:
We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.
FlexBase adapts to your job's needs
Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work. We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both. Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!
Compensation
Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $121,400 - $218,600/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- PlayStation9
- Apple3
- NVIDIA3
- TikTok3
- Ellipsis Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Insurance2
- Automotive1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior software development engineer in test jobs.
- 5 or more years of software development engineer in test or SDET experience
- Proficiency in at least one automation language such as Java, Python, or TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
- Experience designing and maintaining large-scale automated test frameworks from scratch
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for test environments
- Strong understanding of API testing, contract testing, and service-level reliability concepts
Tips for Your Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Job Search
Quantify your test automation impact
Hiring managers want numbers, not just tool names. Replace 'built automated test suites' with specifics like the number of test cases automated, reduction in regression cycle time, or defect escape rates your work improved. That specificity separates your resume from generic SDET applicants.
Highlight framework authorship over tool usage
Senior roles expect you to design and own testing infrastructure, not just use Selenium or Pytest. Emphasize frameworks you architected from scratch, patterns you introduced, or CI pipelines you built. Listing tools without ownership context reads as a junior profile.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior software development engineer in test openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by tech stack alignment
Your automation language matters more than your testing philosophy at the senior level. If your strongest experience is in Java with TestNG, target JVM-heavy backend teams rather than applying broadly. Mismatched stack fit is one of the fastest reasons senior SDET applications are screened out early.
Prepare a systems design answer for testing
Most senior SDET interviews include a question about how you'd design a test strategy for an entire product or service from scratch. Practice walking through scope, risk prioritization, toolchain choices, and coverage tradeoffs out loud before your interview, not just on paper.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
At the senior level, what you own matters as much as what you earn. During offer discussions, clarify whether you'll lead test strategy, influence engineering standards, or mentor junior engineers. Getting clarity on scope now prevents a mismatch between the title and the actual role.
Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior software development engineer in tests?
The companies hiring the most senior software development engineer in tests right now include PlayStation, Apple, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest at companies scaling cloud-native products and those undergoing rapid platform modernization.
How many senior software development engineer in test jobs are remote?
About 10% of senior software development engineer in test openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible senior engineering roles. Test automation and CI/CD pipeline work in particular skews remote, since those responsibilities are tool-driven and asynchronous by nature.
How do you become a senior software development engineer in test?
You typically reach the senior level by first building strong software development fundamentals, then specializing in test automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and cross-team quality strategy. Moving up requires demonstrating that you can design testing systems, not just write tests, and that you influence engineering practices beyond your immediate team.
Can you get hired as a senior software development engineer in test with limited experience?
Breaking into a senior SDET role with limited experience is difficult but possible if you can demonstrate framework ownership through open-source contributions, personal projects, or contract work. Companies focused on teams rebuilding legacy test infrastructure sometimes prioritize strong automation instincts over years of tenure, especially if you can show a working example of a framework you built.
What does the senior software development engineer in test interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering coding and automation concepts. Later rounds usually include a take-home or live coding challenge focused on test framework design, a system design round specific to quality architecture, and a behavioral round assessing cross-functional collaboration and engineering influence.
Where can I find and apply to senior software development engineer in test jobs?
You can find and apply to senior software development engineer in test jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and stack, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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