Entry Level Senior Test Development Engineer Jobs
New grad senior test development engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work validating test frameworks and hardware debugging skills can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, with employers like Nokia, TikTok, and PlayStation hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities
About the team
The centralized QA Team of the US Tech Service department of TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems. The main responsibilities include maintaining automation test, handling user feedback, functional validation, building the App and release management. As an SDET on our Test team, you will:
- Test complex API, web and mobile based applications that reference back-end systems
- Be responsible for the entire system testing process, including but not limited to: analysis, designing and executing test plans and cases, and conducting defect tracking
- Work on project management, risk management, and process management tasks
- Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes
- Help implement test tools and collaborate with automation/performance test teams to build up internal tools/frameworks/platforms to make the team more productive
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- BS/MS degree in a relevant field: Computer Science/Engineering or EE
- Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to coordinate with different teams
- A strong passion for mobile internet and building next generation mobile applications can take full responsibility for end to end service
- Proactive, self-driving, and in-depth understanding of the business capability of communicating with cross-functional teams and taking charge of a business independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge about various test methods and CI/CD is a plus
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $116280 - $191520 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
About the team
The centralized QA Team of the US Tech Service department of TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems. The main responsibilities include maintaining automation test, handling user feedback, functional validation, building the App and release management. As an SDET on our Test team, you will:
- Test complex API, web and mobile based applications that reference back-end systems
- Be responsible for the entire system testing process, including but not limited to: analysis, designing and executing test plans and cases, and conducting defect tracking
- Work on project management, risk management, and process management tasks
- Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes
- Help implement test tools and collaborate with automation/performance test teams to build up internal tools/frameworks/platforms to make the team more productive
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- BS/MS degree in a relevant field: Computer Science/Engineering or EE
- Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to coordinate with different teams
- A strong passion for mobile internet and building next generation mobile applications can take full responsibility for end to end service
- Proactive, self-driving, and in-depth understanding of the business capability of communicating with cross-functional teams and taking charge of a business independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge about various test methods and CI/CD is a plus
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $116280 - $191520 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Entry Level Senior Test Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level senior test development engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience with test equipment, scripting languages like Python, and familiarity with automated test frameworks, even if that experience comes from coursework or internships. A portfolio demonstrating a test bench you designed, a defect you isolated, or a test script you wrote gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Certifications in relevant tools and a clear record of collaborative lab work also strengthen an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level senior test development engineers?
Companies hiring entry level senior test development engineers right now include Nokia, TikTok, and PlayStation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, consumer electronics firms, and industrial automation companies that maintain active test engineering teams and regularly bring on new graduates to support product validation cycles.
Are there remote entry level senior test development engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site due to the hands-on nature of test equipment and hardware. About 5% of entry level senior test development engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve software-defined test automation, data analysis, or test script development where physical lab access is not required day to day.
Are these new grad senior test development engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles suited to candidates who are just entering the field. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward requirements, or explicitly accepts a strong academic project or portfolio in place of full-time work history. Searching for "junior" or "new grad" alongside the role title surfaces these openings most reliably.
Which industries hire the most entry level senior test development engineers?
Entry Level senior test development engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because their product development cycles depend on continuous hardware and software validation, creating steady demand for engineers who can build and maintain test systems even early in their careers.