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INTRODUCTION
Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world's biggest brands.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) focused on Graph Database Architectures and High-Volume Reporting Engines. You will lead the quality strategy for verifying complex graph traversals, indexing algorithms, multi-tenant analytics, and real-time visualization systems built across AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Build automated test suites to verify node/edge relationship integrity, sub-graph query optimizations, and path traversal correctness (e.g., Neo4j, AWS Neptune, GraphQL) under concurrent workloads
- Validate end-to-end data fidelity, dynamic aggregation accuracy, latency SLAs, and schema evolution across high-volume reporting layers
- Design automated benchmarking platforms that measure query execution plans, indexing performance, and memory consumption under multi-gigabyte payload conditions
- Leverage Kubernetes on AWS (EKS) and Azure (AKS) to spin up isolated, multi-tenant database clusters loaded with synthetic graph datasets for automated regression runs
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 8+ years of experience in software development or test engineering using Java, Python, or Go
- Expertise in graph technologies (Cypher, Gremlin, GraphQL, Neo4j, AWS Neptune) and complex relational/OLAP query validation
- Strong cloud background across AWS and Azure data services, along with Kubernetes deployment orchestration
- Experience verifying large-scale analytical databases and BI reporting backend engines
Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.
Personal data collected during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Notice, which explains how your information is collected, used, and handled in connection with hiring activities. By applying for this position, you consent to this processing.
By submitting your application, you confirm that the information provided, including any supporting documents, is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification may result in disqualification from consideration or, if discovered after employment begins, termination of employment.
INTRODUCTION
Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world's biggest brands.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) focused on Graph Database Architectures and High-Volume Reporting Engines. You will lead the quality strategy for verifying complex graph traversals, indexing algorithms, multi-tenant analytics, and real-time visualization systems built across AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Build automated test suites to verify node/edge relationship integrity, sub-graph query optimizations, and path traversal correctness (e.g., Neo4j, AWS Neptune, GraphQL) under concurrent workloads
- Validate end-to-end data fidelity, dynamic aggregation accuracy, latency SLAs, and schema evolution across high-volume reporting layers
- Design automated benchmarking platforms that measure query execution plans, indexing performance, and memory consumption under multi-gigabyte payload conditions
- Leverage Kubernetes on AWS (EKS) and Azure (AKS) to spin up isolated, multi-tenant database clusters loaded with synthetic graph datasets for automated regression runs
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 8+ years of experience in software development or test engineering using Java, Python, or Go
- Expertise in graph technologies (Cypher, Gremlin, GraphQL, Neo4j, AWS Neptune) and complex relational/OLAP query validation
- Strong cloud background across AWS and Azure data services, along with Kubernetes deployment orchestration
- Experience verifying large-scale analytical databases and BI reporting backend engines
Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.
Personal data collected during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Notice, which explains how your information is collected, used, and handled in connection with hiring activities. By applying for this position, you consent to this processing.
By submitting your application, you confirm that the information provided, including any supporting documents, is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification may result in disqualification from consideration or, if discovered after employment begins, termination of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple24
- PlayStation8
- TikTok7
- Akamai Technologies4
- Intercontinental Exchange4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software25
- Electronics & Hardware9
- Science & Research4
- Automotive3
- Banking & Financial Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior software engineer in test jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks
- Proficiency in at least one automation language such as Java, Python, or TypeScript
- Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or Karate
- Strong understanding of Agile or Scrum development processes and sprint-based release cycles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Software Engineer In Test Job Search
Quantify your automation framework contributions
Hiring managers want to see ownership, not participation. Instead of listing tools you used, describe the frameworks you built or scaled, how many test suites they covered, and how they reduced release cycle defects. That specificity separates senior candidates from mid-level ones.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior software 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.
Tailor your resume to the testing layer
Job descriptions split between UI automation, API testing, and infrastructure-level quality engineering. Align your resume's skills section to match the layer the role emphasizes. A resume heavy on Selenium when the job is about contract testing with Pact rarely clears the initial screen.
Filter openings by CI/CD stack, not just title
Many senior software engineer in test roles are embedded in specific platform teams. Searching by tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Buildkite alongside the job title surfaces openings that actually match your day-to-day experience and give you concrete talking points in the interview.
Prepare a system design answer for test architecture
Senior-level interviews frequently include a system design round focused on test infrastructure rather than application architecture. Practice explaining how you would design a scalable end-to-end test suite for a distributed system, including parallelization, flakiness management, and reporting integration.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
In offers for senior software engineer in test roles, the team structure matters as much as pay. Before accepting, clarify whether you own the test platform, embed on feature teams, or both. Scope directly affects your growth path and the strength of your portfolio in two years.
Senior Software Engineer In Test Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior software engineer in tests?
The companies hiring the most senior software engineer in tests right now include Apple, PlayStation, and TikTok, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in companies with large distributed systems and frequent release cycles.
How many senior software engineer in test jobs are remote?
About 51% of senior software engineer in test openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering specializations. Roles focused on API and backend test automation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to hardware, device testing, or on-site release trains are more likely to require an in-person presence.
How do you become a senior software engineer in test?
You typically start as a software engineer in test or QA automation engineer, building proficiency in at least one scripting language and a mainstream automation framework. Over time you take ownership of framework architecture decisions, mentor junior testers, and integrate quality tooling into CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrating that you can set quality strategy across a team, not just write tests, is what makes the jump to senior level credible to hiring managers.
Can you get hired as a senior software engineer in test without direct senior-level experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate senior-level impact through the work itself rather than the title. Candidates who have architected an automation framework from scratch, reduced flaky test rates significantly on a complex codebase, or led a migration from one testing tool stack to another often get considered for senior roles even without a prior senior title. A portfolio with concrete before-and-after outcomes carries more weight than years of experience alone.
What does the senior software engineer in test interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering automation fundamentals and debugging scenarios. A take-home or live coding round typically asks you to write or extend a test framework in your language of choice. Later rounds include a system design session focused on test infrastructure architecture and a cross-functional interview with engineers or product managers to assess collaboration style and quality philosophy.
Where can I find and apply to senior software engineer in test jobs?
You can find and apply to senior software 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 specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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